Black River Technical College

Black River Technical College is a public community college located in Pocahontas, AR. It offers 78 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 20 programs). It is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,776 for Arkansas residents and $7,488 for out-of-state students at Black River Technical College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average costs ($5,638) of public community colleges in Arkansas.
It has 1,705 students that are lower than the average population (1,632 students) of community colleges in Arkansas. In addition, 465 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Arkansas community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $29,100.
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Academic Overview

Black River Technical College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Pocahontas, Arkansas.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $4,776 for Arkansas residents and $7,488 for other students on average. It offers 78 degree programs through 59 Certificate, 19 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 20 programs (11 Certificate, 9 Associate's programs).
Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 years, public
Address1410 Hwy 304 East, Pocahontas, AR
Phone870-248-4000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »In-State$4,776
Out-of-State$7,488
Student Population »1,705 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate3%
Retention Rate57% (Full-time)
65% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »$5,470
Students to Faculty16:1 (6.25%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$29,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $4,776 for Arkansas residents and $7,488 for out-of-state students at Black River Technical College. Its tuition & fees are more expensive than the average tuition ($5,638) over public community colleges in Arkansas.
The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Black River Technical College. Then, we compare its costs to Arkansas community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.
Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.
2024 Cost Of Attendance
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees$4,776$7,488
Books & Supplies$2,696
Off-Campus Living Costs$10,947
Average Financial Aid$5,470
Cost of Attendance$18,419$21,131
After Financial Aid$12,949$15,661
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation$29,100
2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
Arkansas ResidentsOut-of-State Students
Black River Technical College$4,776$7,488
Public Community Colleges in Arkansas$4,218$5,638
Public Community Colleges in U.S.$5,207$8,749

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Black River Technical College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 20 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 11 Certificate, 9 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.
Total Number of Programs
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online Programs119NOT OFFERED
Total Programs5919NOT OFFERED
The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
what is Agriculture program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Agricultural Production OperationsNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Agricultural Production Operations (other)NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Computer and Information Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources DesignNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Computer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Computer Support Specialist5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Education program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Engineering Technology program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Industrial Technology/Technician13 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesNOT OFFERED 42 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
General Studies33 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 168 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Nutrition SciencesNOT OFFERED 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Criminal Justice/Police Science43 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)2 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Fire Services AdministrationNOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Fire Science/Fire-fighting1 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 1 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
what is Mechanics and Repairers program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Gunsmithing/Gunsmith7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician11 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Precision Production Trades program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Welding Technology/Welder10 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/TechnicianNOT OFFERED 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist6 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder13 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (other)105 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 89 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)7 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 4 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Respiratory Care Therapy/TherapistNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered NurseNOT OFFERED 68 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training29 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
what is Business program?
CertificateAssociatesBachelors
Business/CommerceNOT OFFERED 4 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Business Administration and ManagementNOT OFFERED 9 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping10 completers
ONLINE / CLASSROOM		 5 completers
ONLY IN CLASSROOM		 NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,705 students at Black River Technical College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 461 male students and 919 female students are attending the school.
The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.
Student Population
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total1,380693687
Male Students461247214
Female Students919446473

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Black River Technical College, there are 1,566 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 938 students were attending classes through distance learning (417 students are enrolled exclusively and 521 are enrolled in some online courses) .
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment1,566
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses417
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses521
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses628
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