C+

Above Average

Score: 59/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

59/100 · earnings-weighted

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

2-Year Public

📍 Helena, Arkansas 72342

🌐 www.pccua.edu/

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas — tuition $2,730 in-state, $4,350 out-of-state

Outcomes

C+

62/100

Affordability

89/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

46/100

Prestige

26/100

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

1,356

Total Enrollment

52%

Graduation Rate

81%

Retention Rate

11.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$4,196

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas ▼

17% 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.

Avg Home Value

$45,367

Avg Monthly Rent

$873

1-Year Change

-9.1%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$29,552

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$27,083

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

54.7%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

34.4%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 57th 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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Median pay of undergraduate certificate or diploma 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.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	—	$44,670	-20%	#655 of 757	#532	—
Precision Metal Working	—	$33,470	-31%	#357 of 365	#339	—
Ground Transportation	$30,221	—	—	—	—	—

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.

For parents & investors

The Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $45,367
Avg rent near campus: $873/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72390 (16.3% cap, Helena - West Helena)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,730	$4,350

Financial Aid

92%

Receive Any Aid

73%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$4,196

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$5,078
$30,001 - $48,000	$5,199
$48,001 - $75,000	$7,100
$75,001 - $110,000	$6,970

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 101 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 66 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 41 grads/yr Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor 30 grads/yr Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician 22 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 20 grads/yr Social Work 20 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 17 grads/yr Construction Trades, General 14 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 13 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 12 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 9 grads/yr Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General 9 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 8 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 7 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 7 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 6 grads/yr Accounting 6 grads/yr Agricultural Mechanics and Equipment/Machine Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 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

Career/technical education teachers, postsecondary

$61k/yr 122,200 jobs

Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers

$57k/yr 2,235,100 jobs

Bus drivers, transit and intercity

$57k/yr 158,800 jobs

Bus drivers, school

$47k/yr 387,300 jobs

Light truck drivers

$44k/yr 1,079,800 jobs

Student Demographics

1,356

Total Students

61%

Women

12%

Traditional Age (18-24)

17%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 41%

Hispanic 4%

Black 51%

Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 17%

With Family 83%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~228 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 69%

Hybrid (Some Online) 23%

Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 12%

25-64 (Adult) 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?

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 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?

Tuition at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is $2,730 for in-state students and $4,350 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,196.

What is the graduation rate at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?

The graduation rate at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is 52%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas a good school?

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas has a total enrollment of 1,356 students.

Is there rental demand near Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?

Yes! Approximately 17% of students at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 228 students who need rental housing near campus.

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