Black River Technical College
Public certificate school in Pocahontas, AR that costs an average of $2,472 a year after financial aid and graduates 48% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$2,472
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
48%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$37,278
PublicTown (distant)903 undergraduates
Cost of Black River Technical College
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $13,878 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $4,896 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $7,728 |
| Books and supplies | $2,696 |
| Average net price after aid | $2,472 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $1,463 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $722 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $2,611 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $6,570 |
| $110,001+ | $8,535 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Black River Technical College's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (everyone admitted) |
|---|
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 56% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $36,756 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $37,278 |
| Rank in Arkansas (earnings) | 16th of 40 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $9,750 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $111 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 8.5% |
Majors and programs at Black River Technical College
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Certificate programs (29)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $58,589 | $9,363 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 70 | $55,768 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 167 | $48,575 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 40 | $48,001 | — |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 207 | $33,698 | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 92 | $30,036 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 107 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 19 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 718 | — | $7,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 51 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer Systems Analysis | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 8 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 26 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 56 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 39 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation | 84 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 47 | — | — |
| Human Biology | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 152 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 1 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working | 269 | — | — |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 56 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 10 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 144 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (20)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 108 | $69,770 | $12,525 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | $56,718 | $13,147 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 23 | $53,103 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 383 | $42,644 | $10,123 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 166 | — | $6,510 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 9 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 3 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 12 | — | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | — | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arkansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home | $7,708 | — | $38,725 |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado | $5,607 | — | $38,549 |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff | $20,722 | — | $36,170 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen | $2,141 | — | $36,122 |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville | $4,778 | — | $37,854 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville | $5,456 | — | $36,338 |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison | $10,135 | — | $40,192 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden | $8,799 | — | $39,702 |
About Black River Technical College
| Type | Public certificate school |
|---|---|
| Location | Pocahontas, AR |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 903 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | blackrivertech.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Black River Technical College cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $13,878 a year (tuition and fees: $4,896 in-state, $7,728 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $2,472 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $1,463.
How much do Black River Technical College graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $37,278 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 40 similar colleges in Arkansas.
What is Black River Technical College's graduation rate?
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 56% of first-year students return for a second year.