Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting
Located in Melbourne, Arkansas, Ozarka College is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 575 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $29,314 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 45.2%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $9,818, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $4,543 per year. The most popular programs include Practical Nursing, Machinist, Health Services, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Vehicle Maintenance & Repair.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$29,314
Graduation Rate
45.2%
Median Debt
$9,818
Average Net Price
$4,543
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
6.45x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.99x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
575
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.2%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,820
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,820
Pell Grant Rate
41.9%
Federal Loan Rate
13.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,718
Income $30K–$48K
$4,834
Income $48K–$75K
$6,439
Income $110K+
$4,510
Student Demographics
Women
69.8%
White
95.1%
Black
0.9%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
35.5%
Accreditations
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (30)
Associate (13)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 53 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 35 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 27 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 17 |
| Business | Not reported | 8 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 7 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 6 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 5 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 3 |
| Public Administration | Not reported | 3 |
| Business Operations | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (14)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing | Not reported | 141 |
| Machinist | Not reported | 55 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | Not reported | 45 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 42 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 18 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Air Transportation | Not reported | 16 |
| Business | Not reported | 16 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 10 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 9 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 6 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 3 |
Show 3 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Information Science | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Associate | 2 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
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