Trade Schools in Arkansas
135 programs at 46 schools · Average earnings $38,504/yr
Programs Analyzed
135
Schools
46
Avg Grad Earnings
$38,504/yr
Avg Score
62/100
Highest Earning Programs in Arkansas
Top 10 trade programs by first-year graduate earnings in Arkansas.
| Program | School | Earnings | Score | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | Arkansas Northeastern College | $97,406/yr | 77 | Resilient |
| Nursing | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | $78,213/yr | 88 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Arkansas State University-Newport | $74,682/yr | 89 | Moderate |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology | Arkansas Tech University | $74,249/yr | 58 | Resilient |
| Electrical Installation | Arkansas State University-Newport | $71,039/yr | 86 | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | Arkansas State University | $70,358/yr | 78 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Arkansas Northeastern College | $70,131/yr | 88 | Moderate |
| Nursing | Baptist Health College Little Rock | $68,834/yr | 71 | Moderate |
| Nursing | National Park College | $67,783/yr | 81 | Moderate |
| Nursing | University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | $67,748/yr | 85 | Moderate |
Browse by Category
Skilled Trades (14)
Healthcare (54)
Engineering & Technology (9)
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (4)
Personal Services (21)
Business & Office (10)
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1)
Education (2)
Other Programs (20)
Skilled Trades (14 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Transportation | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport |
88 | $45,980/yr | AI-Proof |
| Electrical Installation | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport |
86 | $71,039/yr | AI-Proof |
| Ground Transportation | North Arkansas College Harrison |
84 | $39,576/yr | AI-Proof |
| Ground Transportation | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena |
76 | $30,221/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville |
73 | $47,110/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | Northwest Technical Institute Springdale |
68 | $37,388/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | National Park College Hot Springs |
60 | $30,913/yr | AI-Proof |
| Heavy Equipment Technology | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello |
55 | $49,589/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen |
53 | $22,341/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
52 | $26,579/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden |
52 | $26,001/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | Arkansas Welding Academy Jacksonville |
50 | $33,187/yr | AI-Proof |
| Precision Metalworking | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello |
50 | $31,083/yr | AI-Proof |
| Vehicle Repair Technology | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
50 | $21,483/yr | AI-Proof |
Healthcare (54 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport |
89 | $74,682/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena |
88 | $78,213/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville |
88 | $70,131/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
87 | $67,192/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville Batesville |
86 | $64,187/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home |
86 | $62,518/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton |
85 | $67,748/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | East Arkansas Community College Forrest City |
84 | $64,932/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | South Arkansas College El Dorado |
84 | $59,370/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | North Arkansas College Harrison |
84 | $58,258/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Ozarka College Melbourne |
83 | $60,148/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Black River Technical College Pocahontas |
82 | $65,660/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | National Park College Hot Springs |
81 | $67,783/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen |
81 | $62,501/yr | AI-Proof |
| Practical Nursing | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe |
81 | $44,546/yr | AI-Proof |
| Practical Nursing | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport |
80 | $39,979/yr | AI-Proof |
| Practical Nursing | Northwest Technical Institute Springdale |
79 | $47,715/yr | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | Arkansas State University Jonesboro |
78 | $70,358/yr | Moderate |
| Medical Assisting | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
78 | $52,397/yr | Resilient |
| Practical Nursing | North Arkansas College Harrison |
78 | $38,783/yr | AI-Proof |
| Practical Nursing | National Park College Hot Springs |
77 | $42,364/yr | AI-Proof |
| Practical Nursing | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home |
77 | $37,769/yr | AI-Proof |
| Practical Nursing | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena |
77 | $36,179/yr | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock |
76 | $66,420/yr | Moderate |
| Nursing | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
75 | $67,063/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Ozarka College Melbourne |
74 | $36,085/yr | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | Jefferson Regional School of Nursing Pine Bluff |
73 | $67,010/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
73 | $59,189/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff |
73 | $48,660/yr | Resilient |
| Practical Nursing | Black River Technical College Pocahontas |
72 | $30,491/yr | AI-Proof |
| Nursing | Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock |
71 | $68,834/yr | Moderate |
| Health Sciences | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
70 | $52,580/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
69 | $62,098/yr | Resilient |
| Practical Nursing | Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock |
69 | $48,332/yr | AI-Proof |
| Allied Health Professions | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport |
69 | $39,080/yr | Resilient |
| Health Sciences | East Arkansas Community College Forrest City |
68 | $51,751/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville |
68 | $24,580/yr | AI-Proof |
| Practical Nursing | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
67 | $47,902/yr | AI-Proof |
| Allied Health Professions | North Arkansas College Harrison |
67 | $44,879/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | National Park College Hot Springs |
67 | $44,165/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | National Park College Hot Springs |
65 | $48,020/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
63 | $64,185/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Arkansas State University Jonesboro |
62 | $41,060/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | Black River Technical College Pocahontas |
62 | $40,193/yr | Resilient |
| Health Sciences | Black River Technical College Pocahontas |
61 | $39,602/yr | Moderate |
| Health Sciences | North Arkansas College Harrison |
60 | $33,196/yr | Moderate |
| Allied Health Professions | Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock |
59 | $44,984/yr | Resilient |
| Health Administration | University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock |
59 | $31,895/yr | Moderate |
| Dental Assisting | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
59 | $28,819/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock |
58 | $49,833/yr | Resilient |
| Allied Health Professions | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith |
58 | $45,967/yr | Resilient |
| Medical Assisting | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
57 | $35,961/yr | Resilient |
| Health Sciences | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home |
55 | $28,102/yr | Moderate |
| Practical Nursing | Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff |
52 | $18,605/yr | AI-Proof |
Engineering & Technology (9 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technology | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville |
77 | $97,406/yr | Resilient |
| IT Management | Strayer University-Arkansas Little Rock |
68 | $61,810/yr | Exposed |
| Computer Science | University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock |
67 | $47,904/yr | Exposed |
| Electromechanical Technology | University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello |
62 | $45,652/yr | Resilient |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe |
62 | $37,876/yr | Exposed |
| Computer Science | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
61 | $32,267/yr | Exposed |
| Nuclear Engineering Technology | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
58 | $74,249/yr | Resilient |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock |
54 | $55,260/yr | Moderate |
| Industrial Production Technology | Southern Arkansas University Tech Camden |
49 | $33,148/yr | Resilient |
Criminal Justice & Public Safety (4 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice | Black River Technical College Pocahontas |
79 | $40,468/yr | Resilient |
| Criminal Justice | University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock |
65 | $39,043/yr | Resilient |
| Criminal Justice | National Park College Hot Springs |
64 | $34,904/yr | Resilient |
| Criminal Justice | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
63 | $36,076/yr | Resilient |
Personal Services (21 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
74 | $25,996/yr | AI-Proof |
| Culinary Arts | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
66 | $26,025/yr | AI-Proof |
| Culinary Arts | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
62 | $25,597/yr | AI-Proof |
| Cosmetology | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport |
48 | $15,140/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Arkansas Beauty School-Little Rock Little Rock |
44 | $21,161/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Academy of Salon and Spa Fort Smith |
43 | $19,443/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | The Salon Professional Academy Sherwood |
43 | $18,091/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Designer Barber & Stylist School Fort Smith |
43 | $17,460/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Arkansas Technical School North Little Rock |
43 | $17,388/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Career Academy of Hair Design Springdale |
42 | $16,574/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock North Little Rock |
42 | $14,898/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | New Tyler Barber College Inc North Little Rock |
42 | $14,513/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Arthur's Beauty College Jacksonville |
41 | $14,388/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Arthur's Beauty College Conway |
41 | $14,388/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Arthur's Beauty College Jonesboro |
41 | $14,085/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas Fayetteville |
41 | $14,040/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Searcy Beauty College Searcy |
41 | $13,984/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Washington Barber College Inc Little Rock |
41 | $12,496/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | Academy of Professional Cosmetology Rogers |
41 | $11,572/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology El Dorado |
41 | $11,050/yr | Resilient |
| Cosmetology | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena |
40 | $9,998/yr | Resilient |
Business & Office (10 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
80 | $47,708/yr | Moderate |
| Business | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
77 | $31,888/yr | Moderate |
| Business | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen |
73 | $36,808/yr | Moderate |
| Business | Strayer University-Arkansas Little Rock |
69 | $44,154/yr | Moderate |
| Business | North Arkansas College Harrison |
69 | $30,627/yr | Moderate |
| Business | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
68 | $32,780/yr | Moderate |
| Business | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe |
66 | $23,663/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | University of Arkansas Grantham LIttle Rock |
65 | $35,151/yr | Moderate |
| Business Administration | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
64 | $30,429/yr | Moderate |
| Business Operations Support | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
53 | $29,476/yr | Exposed |
Agriculture & Natural Resources (1 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Technology | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe |
54 | $32,886/yr | Resilient |
Education (2 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville |
59 | $23,575/yr | Moderate |
| Teacher Education | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe |
56 | $18,025/yr | Moderate |
Other Programs (20 programs)
▶| Program | School | Score | Earnings | AI-Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
58 | $31,922/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | East Arkansas Community College Forrest City |
54 | $27,952/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville |
52 | $30,703/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Arkansas State University-Mountain Home Mountain Home |
49 | $28,907/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton Morrilton |
49 | $27,710/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | North Arkansas College Harrison |
48 | $27,317/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Arkansas State University-Newport Newport |
48 | $25,601/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Black River Technical College Pocahontas |
47 | $33,747/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena |
46 | $27,137/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe |
46 | $24,763/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College North Little Rock |
45 | $30,396/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas De Queen |
45 | $29,547/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | National Park College Hot Springs |
45 | $26,893/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Arkansas Tech University Russellville |
44 | $36,292/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Southeast Arkansas College Pine Bluff |
44 | $24,880/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Arkansas Northeastern College Blytheville |
42 | $23,835/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | East Arkansas Community College Forrest City |
40 | $23,903/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | National Park College Hot Springs |
38 | $25,253/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain Mena |
36 | $17,381/yr | AI-Proof |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities | Shorter College N Little Rock |
32 | $17,065/yr | AI-Proof |
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About This Data
This page shows 135 trade and vocational programs at 46 schools in Arkansas using earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, employment projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024–2034), and AI resilience research.
Programs are grouped by field of study with Skilled Trades listed first. Click any program for detailed earnings projections and career path analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034, OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research.
Last updated 2026.