Black River Technical College
Public in Pocahontas, AR. 14 certificate or associate programs in trades and allied health appear in the federal data, covering fire science, medical billing & coding, medical assistant, imaging & surgical tech and more.
Programs and outcomes
| Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Associate degree | 13 | $53,103 | – | – |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Certificate | 19 | $48,001 | – | – |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 119 | $33,698 | $8,147 | $93 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Certificate | 45 | $30,036 | – | – |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | Certificate | – | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Certificate | 19 | not reported | – | – |
| Fire Protection | Associate degree | 1 | not reported | – | – |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technology | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology | Certificate | 73 | not reported | – | – |
| Precision Metal Working | Certificate | 144 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Certificate | 28 | not reported | – | – |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Associate degree | 5 | not reported | – | – |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Certificate | 391 | not reported | $8,875 | $101 |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | Associate degree | 89 | not reported | $9,325 | $106 |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
How it compares
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (certificate): graduates earned $48,001 one year out, 10% below the national median for imaging & surgical tech certificate programs ($53,544).
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (associate degree): graduates earned $53,103 one year out, 12% below the national median for imaging & surgical tech associate degree programs ($60,642).
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (certificate): graduates earned $30,036 one year out, 11% below the national median for phlebotomy & lab certificate programs ($33,614).
- Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants (certificate): graduates earned $33,698 one year out, 32% below the national median for CNA & LPN certificate programs ($49,706).
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Nearby schools with trade and allied-health programs
- Arkansas State University (Jonesboro, AR), about 31 miles away
- Arthur's Beauty College (Jonesboro, AR), about 33 miles away
- Arkansas State University-Newport (Newport, AR), about 44 miles away
- Three Rivers College (Poplar Bluff, MO), about 47 miles away
- University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville (Batesville, AR), about 48 miles away
Before you apply
- Fire Science & Protection: Does the program include a recognized fire academy or EMT certification?
- Medical Billing, Coding & Health Administration: Does the program prepare for AAPC or AHIMA credentials, and are exam fees included?
- Medical Assistant & Allied Health Support: Is the program accredited by an agency that qualifies me for national certification?
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. School facts come from the Scorecard Institution file. See our methodology.