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Institution Statistics
  • Tuition (Out/In State)
    $3,768 / $1,536
  • Average Financial Aid
    $5,067
  • School Location

     
    North Arkansas College
    1515 Pioneer Dr
    Harrison, AR 72601-5508
    General information
    (870) 743-3000

    Also known as: Northark
    Type of institution: Public, 2-year
    Federal Aid: Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid.
    Degrees offered: Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificates, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificates, Associate degrees
    Accreditation
    Carnegie classification: Associate's--Public Rural-serving Medium
    Number of students: 2,421 (2010) 2,421 (undergraduate)
    2008-2007 Undergraduate application fee:----

    Estimated academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
    Tuition and Fees 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010 2010-2011
    In-State $ 1,368 $ 1,440 $ 1,440 $ 1,536
    Out of State $ 3,576 $ 3,672 $ 3,672 $ 3,768
    Books and Supplies $ 882 $ 902 $ 954 $ 1,050
    On-Campus
    Room and board ---- ---- ---- ----
    Other Expenses ---- ---- ---- ----
    Off Campus
    Room and board $ 7,708 $ 7,885 $ 8,342 $ 9,319
    Other Expenses $ 5,140 $ 5,258 $ 5,563 $ 6,213
    Off Campus w/ family
    Other Expenses $ 4,353 $ 4,453 $ 4,712 $ 5,263

    Financial aid 2009-2010

    Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students

    Type of AidPercentage of students receiving aidAverage amount of aid they received
    Federal Grants (scholarship/fellowship) 68% $ 5,143
    State/Local grants (scholarship/fellowship) 35% $ 2,008
    Institutional grants (scholarship/fellowship) 26% $ 1,990
    Loans to students 23% $ 5,403
     
    End of file for North Arkansas College.

     

    Degrees offered by North Arkansas College

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Biomedical Electronics Technology

    The AAS in Biomedical Electronics Technology prepares students for entry-level positions as Biomedical Electronics Technicians. This challenging program prepares students for careers maintaining and repairing medical equipment utilized in the full range of health care facilities. Employment projections...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Business Administration
    Accounting

    The Accounting Emphasis stresses modern accounting practices and how they fit into modern business practice. The critical importance of proper business ethics in the accounting profession is emphasized in this program.

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Business Administration
    Administrative Technology

    The Administrative Technology Emphasis prepares students for careers as administrative assistants and other supporting roles in modern business settings.

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Business Administration
    Entrepreneurship

    The Entrepreneurship Emphasis prepares students to develop small, locally-owned businesses and ensure their success.

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Business Administration
    Management

    The Management Emphasis prepares students for management positions in existing companies and positions them to take advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities in a small business setting.

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Crime Scene Investigation

    The A.A.S. Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency, is the culmination of the three-step process that begins with the Crime Scene Investigation Certificate of Proficiency. Students who enroll in this program of study will obtain thirty-five to thirty-eight...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Engineering Technology

    The AAS in Engineering Technology builds on skills developed in the Engineering Technology Certificate of Proficiency and Technical Certificate. Students extend their knowledge of electrical and electronic theory, test equipment, interpreting schematic diagrams, repair techniques, basic circuit design,...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Information Technology
    Digital Media

    The Digital Media Emphasis prepares students for careers in digital media, including print, web, and video formats. The program combines strong technical preparation in current graphical software applications with courses that enhance the student‘s creative talents. In this track, students have a choice...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Information Technology
    Geographic Information Systems

    The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Emphasis prepares students to use geographic databases, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, and remote sensing information from satellites and aircraft to create products that display geographic information clearly and concisely. Emphasis is placed on applying...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Information Technology
    Network/Systems Administration

    The challenging Network/Systems Administration Emphasis not only prepares students for careers involving data, voice and video communication, and network administration, but also prepares them to operate today‘s computer hardware, communication networks, and operating system software. Several courses...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Information Technology
    Software Development

    The Software Development Emphasis is a challenging program that prepares motivated students to write computer software to solve business problems using the Microsoft.NET development environment. The primary programming language in this emphasis is Microsoft C#. Students will learn to create both MS Windows...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Law Enforcement Administration

    The A.A.S. Degree in Law Enforcement Administration, only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency, is the culmination of the three-step process that begins with the Law Enforcement Administration Certificate of Proficiency. Students enroll in this program of study will obtain up to thirty-six...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Medical Laboratory Technology

    The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) Program is a two-year program which provides clinical and didactical education in the field. Upon graduation the student receives an Associate of Applied Science degree. The program is designed to allow the graduate to take the American Society of Clinical Pathologist...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Nursing (LPN to RN)

    The LPN to RN Track prepares Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses. The program begins each January.

    Admission
    To be eligible for admission into the LPN to RN Program, LPNs must:
    1. Meet the admission requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing Program in current Northark catalog...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Radiologic Technology

    The Radiologic Technology Program is a two-year program providing clinical and didactical education in the field. Upon graduation, the student will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree, as well as eligibility to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Examination for Radiographers....

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Registered Nursing

    The major purpose of the Department of Nursing at North Arkansas College is to provide an associate degree education for those qualified individuals who want to provide direct patient care as members of the health care delivery system. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to write the National...

    North Arkansas College
    Associate degree
    Surgical Technology

    The Surgical Technology Program prepares graduates to function in the operating room as members of the surgical team in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The curriculum combines classroom and laboratory instruction with actual surgical...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Applied Programming

    The Applied Programming Certificate of Proficiency is for the student interested in developing basic programming skills to be used in their work as well as for students wishing to continue beyond this program and become professional object oriented programmers. This certificate uses MS Visual Basic as...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Automotive Service Technology

    The Automotive Service Technology (AST) Certificate of Proficiency prepares the student for entry-level positions as Automotive Service Technicians. The AST Certificate of Proficiency may be applied towards the Technical Certificate in AST or as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS in...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Collision Repair Technology

    The Collision Repair Technology Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares the student for entry-level positions in Collision Repair Technology. The CRT Certificate of Proficiency may be applied towards the Technical Certificate in CRT or as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS in General...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Computer Aided Design

    The Computer Aided Design (CAD) Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares the student for entry-level positions in drafting, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, construction, and land use management. Due to the sequential nature of the CAD courses in this certificate, students should...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Construction Equipment Operation

    The Construction Equipment Operation Certificate teaches students how to properly operate and maintain the heavy equipment used to excavate and move earth as part of the construction industry. Students spend the majority of class time operating equipment on job sites located within Northark‘s service...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Construction Technology

    The Construction Technology Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares the student for entrylevel positions in the construction industry. The Certificate of Proficiency may be applied toward the Construction Technology Technical Certificate or as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Crime Scene Investigation

    The Crime Scene Investigation Certificate of Proficiency is only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency. Students who enroll in this program of study will obtain fifteen degree hours by completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST-accredited academy and attending advanced courses...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Engineering Technology

    The Engineering Technology Certificate of Proficiency develops skills necessary for entry level employment in the manufacturing or industrial maintenance fields. Students will develop basic skills in mathematics, information technology, drafting and design, and manufacturing processes. This program prepares...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

    The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Certificate of Proficiency quickly prepares students for entry-level positions in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. The HVAC Certificate of Proficiency may be applied towards the Technical Certificate in HVAC or as one of the technical disciplines...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Medical Transcription/Medical Language Specialist

    This one-year certificate program prepares students for entry-level employment in a home office or health care facility. The program provides the basic knowledge, understanding, and skills required to transcribe healthcare dictation and prepare patient care documents with accuracy, clarity, consistency,...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Nursing Assistant

    The Nursing Assistant Certificate of Proficiency provides the student the knowledge and skills training to successfully complete requirements to be eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant Examination to become a CNA in Arkansas.

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Phlebotomy Technician

    The Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Proficiency introduces the student to basic laboratory techniques and prepares students to perform entry-level tasks in a laboratory setting and to perform venipunctures and dermal punctures. This program provides excellent preparation for other Allied Health...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Software Development

    The Software Development Certificate of Proficiency is a challenging certificate for individuals who wish to develop professional oriented programming skills using industry standard programming languages such as JAVA or C# in the least possible time. Students learn to create object oriented applications...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Truck Driving

    The Truck Driving Certificate of Proficiency provides students the knowledge and skills training to successfully complete requirements for the Arkansas Class A Commercial Driving License. Students must maintain a 75% average for all portions of the course. Overall program objectives are:
  • To train drivers...

  • North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
    Welding Technology

    The Welding Certificate of Proficiency provides concentrated training to develop welding skills as expeditiously as possible. Only welding courses are included in the certificate. Courses in this certificate can be applied towards the Technical Certificate in Welding or as one of the technical disciplines...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Accounting

    The Accounting Certificate prepares the student to work successfully in an accounting department of a large company or to perform the majority of the accounting functions for a smaller company. The certificate can be applied toward the AAS degree in Business Administration – Accounting Emphasis or to...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Administrative Technology

    The Administrative Technology Certificate Program prepares the student for careers in clerical, general secretarial, and administrative assistant careers. Students will learn to operate computers and other office machines, become proficient with common business software, and develop good work and organizational...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Automotive Service Technology

    The Automotive Service Technology (AST) Program, based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares students for careers in the automotive service industry. Students concentrate on seven (7) major areas of...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Collision Repair Technology

    The Collision Repair Technology Certificate, based on the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) curriculum developed by the National Automotive Technical Education Foundation (NATEF), prepares students for careers in the collision repair industry. Students learn to use hand and power tools to prepare and...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Computer Aided Design

    The Computer Aided Design Certificate prepares the student for entry-level positions in drafting, computer aided design, computer aided manufacturing, construction, land-use management, and for further education in the fields of architecture, engineering, or manufacturing. It emphasizes the importance...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Construction Technology

    The Construction Technology Certificate provides the student with current skills in residential and commercial construction and construction management. Courses in information technology, mathematics, computer-aided design, national building codes, and project management are included in the curriculum...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Engineering Technology

    The Engineering Technology Certificate builds on the skills developed in the Certificate of Proficiency and provides students more advanced skills in computer aided design and manufacturing, mechanical and hydraulic systems, and electrical and electronic troubleshooting. This program prepares students...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Geographic Information Systems

    The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certificate prepares students to use geographic databases, Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, and remote sensing information from satellites and aircraft to create products that display geographic information clearly and concisely. Emphasis is placed on...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

    The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certificate prepares students for careers in the maintenance and installation of residential and commercial HVAC systems. The program prepares students for the American Refrigeration Institute Certification Examination that students must pass to become licensed...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Law Enforcement Administration

    This Law Enforcement Administration Certificate is only for individuals employed by a law enforcement agency. Students who in this program of study will obtain twenty-one hours by completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST-accredited academy and attending advanced courses presented by the...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Medical Coding Specialist

    This one-year certificate program is designed to allow the student to start work as a coder in a physician‘s office or health care facility. The coding specialist analyzes health records and assigns codes to medical data. The codes classify diagnoses and procedures for use in medical research, reimbursement,...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Network/Systems Administration

    The Network/Systems Administration Certificate prepares students not only for careers involving data, voice and video communication, and network administration, but also to operate today‘s computer hardware, communication networks, and operating system software. Several courses in the program utilize...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Surgical Technology

    The Surgical Technology Program prepares graduates to function in the operating room as members of the surgical team in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The curriculum combines classroom and laboratory instruction with actual surgical...

    North Arkansas College
    Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate
    Welding Technology

    The Welding Technology Certificate provides state-of-the-art training on common welding processes (Shielded Metal Arc [SMAW], Metal Inert Gas [MIG], Tungsten Inert Gas [TIG], oxyacetylene and plasma cutting) and extensive skill building in each welding position. Additionally, American Welding Society...

     

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