North Arkansas College

North Arkansas College is a public two-year institution located in Harrison, Arkansas. The college enrolls 2,308 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 34.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 29% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

North Arkansas College offers an extensive catalog of technical and health science certificate programs. Skilled trades programs include Welding Technology/Welder, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, and Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation. Health programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).

Located in Harrison in the Arkansas Ozarks, North Arkansas College serves students in a largely rural region, offering broad workforce development opportunities across healthcare and skilled trades disciplines.