Median Earnings (1yr)
$33,196
50th percentile (25th in AR)
Sample Size
17
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How North Arkansas College graduates compare to all programs nationally

North Arkansas College graduates earn $33k, placing them in the 50th percentile of all health services/allied health/health sciences certificate 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

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (19 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
North Arkansas College$33,196$46,368
NorthWest Arkansas Community College$52,580$14,3810.27
East Arkansas Community College$51,751$32,494$8,5000.16
Black River Technical College$39,602$13,0640.33
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home$28,102$29,078
National Median$33,196$13,8330.42

Other Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville
$2,982$52,580$14,381
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City
$3,960$51,751$8,500
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas
$4,584$39,602$13,064
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home
$3,168$28,102

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.