Black River Technical College

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Accredited

Higher Learning Commission

Open

Enrollment

$3,540

Avg. Tuition

1,544

Total Students

Rural

Pocahontas, AR

Founded 1971

90 acres

About Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College is a public two-year institution that provides technical, academic, and professional education to Northeast Arkansas. The college focuses on workforce development and community enhancement through a variety of associate degrees and technical certificates.

Trade Programs Available

Hvac TechnicianWeldingElectricianPlumbingAutomotive TechnicianMedical AssistantDental AssistantCdl TrainingCulinaryPharmacy TechnicianVeterinary TechnicianIt Networking

Programs Offered

Structural Steel and Pipe Welding

Certificate

Duration: 18 weeks
Tuition: $8,500

Commercial Driving (CDL)

Certificate of Proficiency

Duration: 5 weeks
Tuition: $1,500

Practical Nursing

Technical Certificate

Duration: 1 year
Tuition: $4,830

Automotive Service Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Duration: 2 years
Tuition: $9,660

Learning Format

Student-to-Instructor Ratio
13:1
Hands-On Training
75%
Start Dates
Fall, Spring, and Summer
Externship
Included

Schedule Options

Day Classes Evening Classes Weekend Classes Online Available Hybrid Available

Admissions

Open

Enrollment

18+

Minimum Age

Free

Application Fee

Admission Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • ACT, SAT, or Accuplacer scores
  • Immunization records
  • Official transcripts
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Cost & Financial Aid

Average Tuition $3,540
Books & Supplies $2,696
Equipment Fees $1,440
Estimated Total $7,676

Financial Aid Options

Financial Aid Available GI Bill Accepted WIA Approved Payment Plans

Available Scholarships

  • Arkansas Workforce Challenge
  • Hard Tech Scholarship
  • BRTC Foundation Scholarships

Graduate Outcomes

38%

Graduation Rate

91%

Job Placement Rate

100%

Licensure Pass Rate

Salary Information

$34,818

Average Starting Salary

Top Employers

Regional HospitalsLocal Manufacturing FirmsPublic Service Agencies

Student Services

Job Placement Assistance Career Services Tutoring Available Housing Assistance Childcare Available Transportation Assistance

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