University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College is a public two-year institution located in North Little Rock, Arkansas, in a small city setting. The college enrolls 6,355 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 35.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 33% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 58% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide array of certificate programs across culinary, technical, and healthcare fields. Programs include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, Cosmetology/Barber/Styling and Nail Instructor, Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician, Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician, and Occupational Therapist Assistant.

Located in North Little Rock across from the state capital, UA Pulaski Technical College is a major workforce training provider for central Arkansas, offering diverse certificate pathways in aviation, healthcare, construction, and culinary arts.