University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR · Public · Associate degree-granting
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is a public institution in North Little Rock, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 4,118 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $34,722 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 34.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $12,080, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.87x. The average net price after financial aid is $14,327 per year. The most popular programs include Health Services, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, Culinary Arts and Related Services, and Machinist.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$34,722
Graduation Rate
34.4%
Median Debt
$12,080
Average Net Price
$14,327
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
2.42x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.87x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
4,118
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
56.0%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$6,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,450
Pell Grant Rate
55.6%
Federal Loan Rate
41.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$13,544
Income $30K–$48K
$13,569
Income $48K–$75K
$15,976
Income $110K+
$19,318
Student Demographics
Women
61.4%
White
30.9%
Black
47.1%
Hispanic
12.8%
Asian
1.7%
Two or More Races
4.2%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
41.6%
Accreditations
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Assisting (DA) (Accredited)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (51)
Associate (19)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $41,622 | 342 |
| Business | $49,182 | 49 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | $35,181 | 29 |
| Teacher Education | $35,448 | 29 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | $50,793 | 26 |
| Engineering Technology | Not reported | 26 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $63,374 | 22 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $41,292 | 18 |
| Health Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | Not reported | 16 |
| Business Administration & Management | $39,359 | 14 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | Not reported | 6 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 5 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 5 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 4 |
Undergraduate Certificate (27)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services | Not reported | 361 |
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $35,337 | 175 |
| Vehicle Maintenance & Repair | $50,125 | 110 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Not reported | 95 |
| Machinist | $40,191 | 68 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 53 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 33 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | Not reported | 32 |
| Hospitality Management | Not reported | 27 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 26 |
| Practical Nursing | $58,471 | 26 |
| Dental Support Services | Not reported | 20 |
| Legal Support Services | Not reported | 17 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 17 |
| Health Aides & Attendants | Not reported | 16 |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 13 |
| Accounting | Not reported | 11 |
| Radio, Television & Film | Not reported | 10 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Not reported | 10 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 10 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 9 |
| Heating & Air Conditioning | Not reported | 8 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Not reported | 6 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Marketing | Not reported | 4 |
Show 5 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Construction Engineering Technology | Associate | 2 |
| Business Operations | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Industrial Production Technology | Associate | 1 |
| Computer Engineering Technology | 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 Education Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Associate's Interdisciplinary Studies 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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