Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,879
16th percentile (40th in AR)
Est. Median Debt
$15,500
Est. from AR median (7 programs)
Sample Size
28
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How North Arkansas College graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Arkansas College graduates earn $45k, placing them in the 16th percentile of all allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions associates programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions associates's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (21 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median Debt*Debt/Earnings
North Arkansas College$44,879$37,417$15,500*
Arkansas Tech University$64,185$18,291*0.28
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College$62,098$21,250*0.34
NorthWest Arkansas Community College$59,189$41,219$15,500*0.26
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences$49,833$56,068$24,625*0.49
National Park College$48,020$54,147$13,773*0.29
National Median$54,327$19,113*0.35
* Estimated from similar programs

Other Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
$8,508$64,185$18,291
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock
$4,848$62,098$21,250
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville
$2,982$59,189$15,500
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock
$49,833$24,625
National Park College
Hot Springs
$5,600$48,020$13,773

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At North Arkansas College, approximately 36% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Sample Size: Based on 28 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.