C
Average
Score: 47/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
59/100 · earnings-weighted

Arkansas Northeastern College

2-Year Public
📍 Blytheville, Arkansas 72316
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 21%
Outcomes
D
42/100
Affordability
A
84/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
F
31/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,451
Total Enrollment
21%
Graduation Rate
64%
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$6,699
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Arkansas Northeastern College ▼

36% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (72316) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (72315).

Avg Home Value
$106,250
Avg Monthly Rent
$792
1-Year Change
+7.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Arkansas Northeastern College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$33,169
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$30,674
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
49.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24%
Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 73rd percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Arkansas Northeastern College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$97,406—————
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$70,131$78,602-3%#544 of 962#180—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$23,835$39,333-11%#725 of 947#313—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$23,575$29,705-21%#143 of 160#120—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,380 $3,780

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
64%
Receive Pell Grants
0%
Take Out Loans
$6,699
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,608
$30,001 - $48,000$5,487
$48,001 - $75,000$7,543
$75,001 - $110,000$10,400

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 137 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 27 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 26 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 23 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 21 grads/yr Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 17 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 16 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 16 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Metallurgical Technology/Technician 12 grads/yr Dental Assisting/Assistant 11 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 11 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 11 grads/yr Medication Aide 9 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 9 grads/yr Information Technology 8 grads/yr Computer Support Specialist 8 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 7 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Arkansas Northeastern College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers
$51k/yr 457,300 jobs
Welding, soldering, and brazing machine setters, operators, and tenders
$47k/yr 38,900 jobs
Health specialties teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 289,600 jobs
Paramedics
$58k/yr 101,900 jobs
Emergency medical technicians
$41k/yr 181,000 jobs

Student Demographics

1,451
Total Students
65%
Women
32%
Traditional Age (18-24)
36%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Hispanic 5%
Black 29%
Asian 1%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 36%
With Family 65%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~515 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 27%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 54%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 32%
25-64 (Adult) 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Arkansas Northeastern College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Arkansas Northeastern College?
Tuition at Arkansas Northeastern College is $2,380 for in-state students and $3,780 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $6,699.
What is the graduation rate at Arkansas Northeastern College?
The graduation rate at Arkansas Northeastern College is 21%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Arkansas Northeastern College a good school?
Arkansas Northeastern College has a Repit College Score of 47/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (F): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Arkansas Northeastern College?
Arkansas Northeastern College has a total enrollment of 1,451 students.
Is there rental demand near Arkansas Northeastern College?
Yes! Approximately 36% of students at Arkansas Northeastern College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 515 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Blytheville area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology