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Trade schools in Arkansas
College Scorecard lists 22 schools in Arkansas that graduated students in electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction programs in the latest year: 5 electrical, 18 HVAC, 2 plumbing, 8 construction trades, 2 construction management.1
| School | City | Programs | Credential | Type | Completers | Tuition | Cost a year | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 60 | $3,432 | $17,253 | Apply |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 60 | $8,901 | $22,295 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 39 | $3,878 | $16,327 | Apply |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 37 | $3,976 | $16,130 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | Construction trades | Certificate | Public | 28 | $9,808 | $22,590 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope | Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 24 | $4,120 | $12,464 | Apply |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison | Construction trades, HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 24 | $3,840 | $18,769 | Apply |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena | Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 22 | $3,470 | $13,158 | Apply |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 19 | $3,360 | $17,053 | Apply |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 18 | $2,960 | $12,688 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock | Electrical, HVAC | Certificate, Associate | Public | 13 | $5,208 | $17,913 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City | Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 13 | $3,390 | $12,029 | Apply |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs | Construction management | Associate, Bachelor's | Nonprofit | 13 | $32,710 | $45,418 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 12 | $9,617 | $25,335 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | Construction management | Master's | Public | 11 | $10,496 | $28,924 | Apply |
| Northwest Technical Institute | Springdale | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 6 | $6,440 | $19,639 | Apply |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden | HVAC | Certificate | Public | 6 | $5,190 | $16,473 | Apply |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville | Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 4 | $3,750 | $13,918 | Apply |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville | Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 1 | $4,380 | $10,261 | Apply |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff | Construction trades, HVAC | Certificate | Public | 1 | $4,282 | $23,775 | Apply |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen | Electrical | Certificate | Public | 0 | $4,470 | $10,109 | Apply |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home | HVAC | Associate, Certificate | Public | 0 | $3,360 | $12,971 | Apply |
Construction trades (CIP 46.04) covers carpentry, masonry, roofing and other building trades together. Tuition: in-state tuition for a year, or program tuition at schools that bill by program. Cost a year: average cost of attendance at the school.
Which trade schools in Arkansas graduate the most students?
Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport had the most completers in these programs in the latest year, 60, then Arkansas Tech University with 60.1
How much does trade school cost in Arkansas?
Public schools on the list charge a median $4,120 a year in in-state tuition.1
Certificate or associate degree?
20 of the 22 schools offer a certificate in these trades and 8 offer an associate degree.1 A certificate is the shorter credential; an associate degree adds general education courses.
What is the highest-paying trade in Arkansas?
Of the five trades on this site, general contractors have the highest median pay in Arkansas, $29.44 an hour.2
| Trade | Median hourly | Schools | Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | $29.44 | 10 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Electricians | $23.59 | 5 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Plumbers | $23.39 | 2 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| HVAC Technicians | $23.13 | 18 | Schools · Salary · Apprenticeships |
| Roofers | $22.82 | 8 | Salary · Apprenticeships |
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Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (field of study and institution data) (collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Arkansas, May 2025 (bls.gov, May 2025)