South Arkansas College

South Arkansas College is a public two-year institution located in El Dorado, Arkansas. The college enrolls 1,733 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 30.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 25% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 53% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers certificate programs across industrial, technical, and healthcare fields. Programs include Welding Technology/Welder, Industrial Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Surgical Technology/Technologist, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical Radiologic Technology/Science, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, and Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.

Located in El Dorado in southern Arkansas, South Arkansas College serves a regional workforce that includes both industrial and healthcare sectors. Its mix of technical trades and health career programs addresses local and regional employment needs across multiple credential levels.