Auto Technician programs in Arkansas
35 auto technician programs at 22 Arkansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (3 programs), the state median is $36,663 one year after completion, 19% below the national median of $45,424.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Technical Institute | Springdale, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 40 | $39,737 | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 110 | $36,663 | – | – |
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 130 | $36,296 | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 83 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 15 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 73 | not reported | – | – |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 55 | not reported | – | – |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 69 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 3 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 8 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 21 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 25 | not reported | – | – |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 42 | not reported | – | – |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 46 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 6 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 24 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 26 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 18 | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 62 | not reported | – | – |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 9 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 13 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 0 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 34 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Associate degree | 2 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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ASE certifications are the common industry credential and generally require work experience as well as a test. Manufacturer-sponsored programs may add brand-specific training.
- Is the program manufacturer-sponsored or ASE-accredited?
- Do I need to bring my own tools, and what do they cost?
- What share of graduates are placed at dealerships or independent shops?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying auto technician program in Arkansas?
By reported one-year earnings, Northwest Technical Institute leads at $39,737 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many auto technician programs are in Arkansas?
The Scorecard lists 35 certificate or associate programs in this field at 22 schools in Arkansas.