Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 10 more
- Average net price
- $8,534
- Completion rate
- 61%
- Type
- Public
Trade Schools in Arkansas
Arkansas has 49 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 27 public and 22 private. Together they graduated 7,721 students from these programs in the latest federal count.
Published program tuition runs from $6,000 to $18,195, with a median of $16,000 across the 31 programs that report a program price.
Graduates earned a median of $38,255 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.
The largest programs by graduates are at Arkansas State University-Newport, Arkansas Tech University and Arkansas State University Three Rivers.
49
Schools
7,721
Graduates last year
$16,000
Median program tuition
$38,255
Median earnings, 1 yr after
Trade Schools by city in Arkansas
All 49 schools in Arkansas
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 8 more
- Average net price
- $11,332
- Completion rate
- 45%
- Type
- Public
Arkansas State University Three Rivers
Malvern, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 5 more
- Average net price
- $8,518
- Completion rate
- 36%
- Type
- Public
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $2,472
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Public
South Arkansas College
El Dorado, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
- Average net price
- $5,607
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Public
National Park College
Hot Springs, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic, LPN and Welding
- Average net price
- $8,864
- Completion rate
- 26%
- Type
- Public
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 11 more
- Average net price
- $11,354
- Completion rate
- 30%
- Type
- Public
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and LPN and 3 more
- Average net price
- $9,653
- Completion rate
- 42%
- Type
- Public
Arkansas State University-Beebe
Beebe, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $8,761
- Completion rate
- 42%
- Type
- Public
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
- Average net price
- $9,876
- Completion rate
- 51%
- Type
- Public
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Diesel Mechanic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $15,990
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Public
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $7,708
- Completion rate
- 49%
- Type
- Public
North Arkansas College
Harrison, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 8 more
- Average net price
- $10,135
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Public
Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, CNA, Diesel Mechanic and EMT and Paramedic and 3 more
- Average net price
- $4,182
- Completion rate
- 66%
- Type
- Public
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana
Hope, AR
- Programs
- CNA, Diesel Mechanic, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 3 more
- Average net price
- $4,978
- Completion rate
- 51%
- Type
- Public
East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 7 more
- Average net price
- $5,110
- Completion rate
- 65%
- Type
- Public
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
De Queen, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic, Esthetician and LPN and 2 more
- Average net price
- $2,141
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Public
Career Academy of Hair Design
Springdale, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $11,632
- Completion rate
- 77%
- Type
- Private for-profit
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville, AR
- Programs
- Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and Cosmetology and 7 more
- Average net price
- $5,456
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Public
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis, AR
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, CDL Truck Driving, CNA and EMT and Paramedic and 5 more
- Average net price
- $5,172
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Public
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena, AR
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
- Average net price
- $5,957
- Completion rate
- 46%
- Type
- Public
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena, AR
- Programs
- CNA, Cosmetology, EMT and Paramedic and Esthetician and 5 more
- Average net price
- $4,496
- Completion rate
- 63%
- Type
- Public
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock, AR
- Programs
- CNA, LPN and Surgical Technologist
- Completion rate
- 100%
- Type
- Private nonprofit
Northwest Technical Institute
Springdale, AR
- Programs
- Auto Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, HVAC and LPN and 2 more
- Average net price
- $13,372
- Completion rate
- 84%
- Type
- Public
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, CNA, Dental Assistant and EMT and Paramedic and 4 more
- Average net price
- $4,778
- Completion rate
- 45%
- Type
- Public
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville, AR
- Programs
- CNA, Dental Assistant, Electrician and EMT and Paramedic and 1 more
- Average net price
- $4,139
- Completion rate
- 37%
- Type
- Public
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR
- Programs
- CDL Truck Driving, CNA, EMT and Paramedic and HVAC and 6 more
- Average net price
- $20,722
- Completion rate
- 20%
- Type
- Public
Paul Mitchell the School-Little Rock
North Little Rock, AR
- Programs
- Barber and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $22,266
- Completion rate
- 64%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Professional Cosmetology
Rogers, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $14,007
- Completion rate
- 89%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR
- Programs
- Aviation Maintenance, CNA, Cosmetology and EMT and Paramedic and 6 more
- Average net price
- $8,799
- Completion rate
- 58%
- Type
- Public
The Salon Professional Academy
Sherwood, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $11,479
- Completion rate
- 74%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Arkansas Welding Academy
Jacksonville, AR
- Programs
- Welding
- Average net price
- $36,669
- Completion rate
- 94%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Paul Mitchell the School-Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $16,624
- Completion rate
- 60%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Academy of Salon and Spa
Fort Smith, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Esthetician
- Average net price
- $16,296
- Completion rate
- 72%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Designer Barber & Stylist School
Fort Smith, AR
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $19,796
- Completion rate
- 78%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Hot Springs Beauty College
Hot Springs, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology, Esthetician and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $16,789
- Completion rate
- 77%
- Type
- Private for-profit
University of Arkansas Grantham
LIttle Rock, AR
- Programs
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Average net price
- $9,940
- Completion rate
- 50%
- Type
- Public
Arthur's Beauty College
Jonesboro, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $14,845
- Completion rate
- 48%
- Type
- Private for-profit
New Beginnings Beauty Academy
Pine Bluff, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Type
- Private for-profit
Arthur's Beauty College
Jacksonville, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $10,792
- Completion rate
- 75%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Arthur's Beauty College
Conway, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $12,806
- Completion rate
- 41%
- Type
- Private for-profit
New Tyler Barber College Inc
North Little Rock, AR
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $16,031
- Completion rate
- 59%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Searcy Beauty College
Searcy, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $10,304
- Type
- Private for-profit
Arkansas Beauty College
Russellville, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology and Nail Technician
- Average net price
- $13,885
- Completion rate
- 52%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Washington Barber College Inc
Little Rock, AR
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $16,875
- Completion rate
- 91%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Northern Technical College
Pine Bluff, AR
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $14,732
- Completion rate
- 33%
- Type
- Private for-profit
GoodFellas Barber College
Little Rock, AR
- Programs
- Barber
- Average net price
- $12,675
- Completion rate
- 62%
- Type
- Private for-profit
University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology
El Dorado, AR
- Programs
- Esthetician
- Average net price
- $8,813
- Completion rate
- 71%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Velvatex College of Beauty Culture
Little Rock, AR
- Programs
- Cosmetology
- Average net price
- $7,534
- Completion rate
- 67%
- Type
- Private for-profit
Common questions
How much does trade school training cost in Arkansas?
The median published tuition is $16,000 (range $6,000 to $18,195, 31 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at Arkansas Beauty College ($6,000), Hot Springs Beauty College ($6,300) and Career Academy of Hair Design ($6,795). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.
How long does trade school school take?
Programs that report a length take a median of 11 months to finish (4 to 13 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.
How much do trade school graduates earn?
Across 102 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $38,255 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.
Are there public trade school programs in Arkansas?
Yes. 27 public schools offer it, including Arkansas State University-Newport, Arkansas Tech University, Arkansas State University Three Rivers, Black River Technical College and South Arkansas College.
Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.