Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena, Arkansas · Public · 614 undergraduates
Of 5 programs with reported earnings, 4 leave graduates out-earning a typical Arkansas high-school graduate (about $32,489/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 40 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,683 |
| $30k to $48k | $4,573 |
| $48k to $75k | $5,549 |
| $75k to $110k | $7,148 |
| All families (average) | $4,848 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Associate's Degree | $37,690 | +$5,201 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Precision Metal Working | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $33,470 | +$981 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Ground Transportation | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $30,221 | -$2,268 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $44,670 | +$12,181 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's Degree | $70,508 | +$38,019 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 55% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.