North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting
North Arkansas College is a public institution in Harrison, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,202 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,653 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 35.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $9,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 3.85x. The average net price after financial aid is $10,180 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Construction Trades, Other, Practical Nursing, Machinist, and Ground Transportation.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,653
Graduation Rate
35.7%
Median Debt
$9,000
Average Net Price
$10,180
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
3.4x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
3.85x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,202
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
54.3%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,504
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,592
Pell Grant Rate
35.9%
Federal Loan Rate
7.6%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$10,059
Income $30K–$48K
$9,284
Income $48K–$75K
$10,957
Income $110K+
$13,364
Student Demographics
Women
55.9%
White
80.4%
Black
2.2%
Hispanic
10.3%
Asian
0.9%
Two or More Races
4.4%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
40.0%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
Programs (38)
Associate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,073 | 115 |
| Registered Nursing | $71,672 | 46 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $58,189 | 17 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 15 |
| Business | $37,330 | 15 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 13 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 11 |
| Agriculture | Not reported | 6 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 5 |
| Applied Horticulture | Not reported | 4 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $32,456 | 4 |
| Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 4 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (15)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades, Other | Not reported | 80 |
| Practical Nursing | $52,117 | 70 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 61 |
| Ground Transportation | $43,323 | 51 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Not reported | 37 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 22 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 21 |
| Construction Trades, General | Not reported | 20 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| Health Services | $57,261 | 5 |
| Electrical Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 3 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Building Construction | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Information Science | Associate | 1 |
| Insurance | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Insurance | Associate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Business 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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