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Arkansas State University-Beebe

Beebe, Arkansas · public · mainly awards certificates · 1,986 students · WeldingMachining & CNCHVACDiesel MechanicsAutomotive TechnologyAviation MaintenanceMedical AssistingPractical Nursing (LPN/LVN)EMT & ParamedicRadiologic Technology

Avg net price / yr
$11,698
cheaper than 30% of comparable schools
Completion rate
42.2%
Median debt at completion
$8,093
Median earnings (10 yrs after entry)
$36,603
earns ~$3,129 per $1k of yearly net price

About

Arkansas State University-Beebe is a public school in Beebe, AR, that mainly awards certificates and degrees. With about 1,986 students, it offers training in vehicle repair, HVAC, metalworking, and allied health fields. The U.S. Department of Education data shows an average annual net price of $11,698 after aid.

What to know

The school's completion rate is reported at 42.2%, which is lower than average and suggests many students transfer out or leave before finishing. While the median student debt at completion is $8,093, this total should be compared to earnings rather than the yearly net price. Typical earnings ten years after entry are $36,603, but short-term earnings vary significantly by program.

Net price is 33% above the Arkansas median ($8,786) for schools offering these programs. Reported median earnings are 5% below the national median ($38,354) for comparable schools.

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Programs & what graduates earn

ProgramCredentialMedian earnings 2 yrs after completion
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$41,342
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsassociate degree$33,993
Precision Metal Workingassociate degree$25,194
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR)undergraduate certificatenot reported
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Precision Metal Workingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Servicesassociate degreenot reported
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistantsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Show all 34 other programs at this school
ProgramCredentialMedian earnings (2 yr after completion)
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Techniciansassociate degree$29,685
Business/Commerce, Generalassociate degree$24,615
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesassociate degree$19,045
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsassociate degree$15,817
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsassociate degree$14,935
Agricultural Business and Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Agricultural Business and Managementassociate degreenot reported
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Computer Programmingundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Programmingassociate degreenot reported
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Computer Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherassociate degreenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Criminal Justice and Correctionsassociate degreenot reported
Security Science and Technologyundergraduate certificatenot reported
Security Science and Technologyassociate degreenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansundergraduate certificatenot reported
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Techniciansassociate degreenot reported
Musicassociate degreenot reported
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsassociate degreenot reported
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingassociate degreenot reported
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementundergraduate certificatenot reported
Hospitality Administration/Managementassociate degreenot reported
Management Information Systems and Servicesundergraduate certificatenot reported
Management Information Systems and Servicesassociate degreenot reported

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Questions students ask

What credential levels and programs are offered?
The school offers associate degrees and undergraduate certificates. Specific programs include Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Allied Health Diagnostic and Treatment Professions, Precision Metal Working, HVAC/R, and Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, plus 36 more programs.
What do graduates of the Vehicle Maintenance program typically earn?
Reported median earnings two years after completion for Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians is $41,342.
How many students finish their programs?
The official completion rate is 42.2%. Note that for public community colleges, this rate often undercounts students who transfer to other institutions.
Is this a public or private school?
It is a public school located in Beebe, AR.
How does student debt compare to yearly costs?
The median student debt at completion is $8,093. The average annual net price after aid is $11,698. Total debt is a lump sum owed, while the net price is an annual recurring cost.

Other options in Arkansas

SchoolCityNet price / yrCompletionEarnings (10 yr)
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville$12,97052.4%$41,766
University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello$14,28740.8%$36,902
Black River Technical CollegePocahontas$5,09555.1%$34,818
Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen$4,38542.3%$33,775
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City$7,22035.8%$28,471
National Park CollegeHot Springs$12,72031.7%$32,444
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (most recent release, pulled July 2026), school ID 106449. Figures are federally reported medians and may lag current prices. "Not reported" means the federal dataset suppresses or lacks the value — often due to small cohort sizes. How we compute comparisons. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency or school.