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Public, 2-Year
Pocahontas, AR

Black River Technical College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in AR. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,584

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

33.6%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$34,818

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Black River Technical College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Pocahontas, AR. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,584, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 33.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$9,168

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

1.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$4,818

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$39,012

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$87,192

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 34%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Black River Technical College is $9,500.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
64.7%
35.3%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
89.0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Two or more
2.9%
Black
2.4%
Unknown
1.4%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
International
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,584

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$4,070
$30k - $48k$6,082
$48k - $75k$9,670
$75k+$12,393

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,500
Pell Grant Recipients40.4%
Using Federal Loans12.3%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment44.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Total Grant Aid$7,031
Pell Grant Recipients48.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

59.4%

Success

33.6%

In-State Cost

$4,584

Age 25+ Students

24.8%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 1

Working at 6yr

819 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pocahontas (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Pocahontas (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.