Median Debt
$9,113
38% below national median

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

Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (28 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville$35,806$9,113
Baptist Health College Little Rock$48,332$47,687$22,7500.47
Northwest Technical Institute$47,715
Arkansas State University-Beebe$44,546$15,9680.36
National Park College$42,364$39,075$13,8980.33
Arkansas State University-Newport$39,979$42,042$11,3000.28
National Median$44,134$14,8030.34

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock
$13,593$48,332$22,750
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale
$5,184$47,715
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe
$3,216$44,546$15,968
National Park College
Hot Springs
$5,600$42,364$13,898
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport
$2,856$39,979$11,300

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 University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville, approximately 45% 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.