Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, Black River Technical College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 903 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,818 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 43.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.67x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,095 per year. The most popular programs include Allied Health & Medical Assisting, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Machinist, Practical Nursing, and Criminal Justice & Corrections.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,818
Graduation Rate
43.3%
Median Debt
$9,500
Average Net Price
$5,095
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.83x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.67x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
903
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.5%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$4,776
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,488
Pell Grant Rate
37.3%
Federal Loan Rate
10.8%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,433
Income $30K–$48K
$2,770
Income $48K–$75K
$7,435
Income $110K+
$12,977
Student Demographics
Women
61.1%
White
85.9%
Black
4.5%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
3.5%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.7%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (40)
Associate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $34,452 | 210 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 89 |
| Registered Nursing | $73,070 | 68 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $49,790 | 13 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 9 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 9 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 5 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Business | Not reported | 4 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $48,685 | Not reported |
Undergraduate Certificate (22)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 391 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 144 |
| Practical Nursing | $57,058 | 119 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $50,387 | 92 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 73 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 72 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 63 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 45 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 39 |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 30 |
| Electrical Equipment Repair | Not reported | 28 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 28 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 27 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 23 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 19 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $41,296 | 19 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 11 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | Not reported | 8 |
| Computer Systems Networking | Not reported | 7 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 7 |
| Agricultural Production | Not reported | 6 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 4 |
Show 4 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Teacher Education | Associate | 1 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Associate | 1 |
| Fire Protection | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arkansas
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Arkansas
- Most Affordable Colleges in Arkansas
- Best ROI Colleges in Arkansas
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