Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Arkansas Technical School is Barbering/Barber and the 2025 tuition and fees is $19,950. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Barbering/Barber programs ($14,546). The length of the program is 1,500 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 12 months.
The following table shows the 5 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Arkansas Technical School.
Tuition & Completion Time for 5 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Barbering/Barber $19,950$2,0001,500 Hours12 Months $14,546
2Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $19,950$2,0001,500 Hours12 Months $16,042
3Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $7,980$2,000600 Hours6 Months $7,334
4Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $7,980$2,000600 Hours6 Months $9,978
5Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist $7,980$2,000600 Hours6 Months $5,356

Important Academic Statistics

Total 123 students attended Arkansas Technical School in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 3 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 25 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 9 (full-time) and 3 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Arkansas Technical School is 58% and the retention rate is 50% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population123
Graduation Rate58%
Number of Faculty6
Student to Faculty Ratio25 to 1

2025 Costs of Attendance

The 2025 tuition & fees of Arkansas Technical School is $19,950 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
68% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,610 (exclude student loans).
2025Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$19,950
Books & Supplies$2,000
Off-Campus Room & Board$16,391
Off-Campus Expenses$9,130
Average Financial Amount$4,610

Offered Certificate Programs

Arkansas Technical School offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 24 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 1-Year Certificate4016
2 Years Certificate108
Total5024

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Arkansas Technical School are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 24 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 16 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 8 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
Less than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 16 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist2
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist4
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist4
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor6
Total16
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 8 completers
Barbering/Barber8
Total8

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2023-2024, total 123 students have enrolled into Arkansas Technical School. By gender, 65 male and 58 female students are attending the school.
There are 7 White (5.69%), 113 Black/African American (91.87%), 3 Hispanic (2.44%), and 3 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total1236558
American Indian/Native American000
Asian000
Black/African American1136152
Hispanic303
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White743
Two More000
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

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