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Black River Technical College

Public Pocahontas, AR · Town · Southeast · 87% data reported · Agent Insights
43%
Graduation Rate
$34,818
Earnings (10yr)
$5,095
Net Price
903
Enrollment

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Overview

Over 43% of students at Black River Technical College graduate within three years, setting a solid foundation for academic success in Pocahontas, Arkansas. This public college serves 903 students, focusing on practical programs that align with local job markets.

Graduates of Black River Technical College earn a median salary of $34,818 ten years after enrollment. While the college does not have specific data on mobility or economic connectedness, the presence of programs in health professions, humanities, and technical fields suggests a pathway for upward mobility for many students.

With a net price of $5,095 and a median debt of $9,500, Black River Technical College remains an affordable option for students. Those who thrive here are often looking for hands-on training and a direct route to employment in fields like criminal justice and mechanics. The college's commitment to practical education makes it a fitting choice for students ready to enter the workforce.

Rankings

How Black Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation43%Earnings 10yr$35KNet Price$5KRetention56%Median Debt$10KPell Grant Rate37%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$3K$0-30K$3K$30-48K$7K$48-75K$13K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%2521.6%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%598.6%MOBILITY150.94%

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,776
In-State Tuition
$7,488
Out-of-State
$5,095
Avg Net Price
$9,500
Median Debt
37%
Pell Grant Rate
11%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$3,433
Family Income $0–$30K
$2,770
Family Income $30K–$48K
$7,435
Family Income $48K–$75K
$12,977
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$31,263
6 Years After Entry
$31,569
8 Years
$34,818
10 Years
0.27x
Debt-to-Earnings
41%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$31,263 6yr $31,569 8yr $34,818 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

150.94%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
598.6%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
2521.6%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$41,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

0.88
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.1%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Retention Rate 56%
Full-Time Faculty 57%
Faculty Salary (mo) $5,229
Diversity Index 0.26
First-Gen Students 48%

Top Programs

Health Professions 42%
Humanities 14%
Mechanic & Repair Tech 9%
Precision Production 8%
Criminal Justice 7%
Transportation 4%
Business & Marketing 4%
Computer Science & IT 3%

Quick Facts

Setting Town
Region Southeast
Accreditor Higher Learning Commission
Predominant Degree Certificate

Student Body

Female
61%
White
86%
Hispanic
4%
Black
5%
Asian
0%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card

Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

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