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2023 Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas

Identifying High-Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing

16 Schools Ranked
$5,987 Avg Tuition & Fees*

It's not easy to decide which healthcare program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school or bootcamp that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Healthcare Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 16 schools in Arkansas to see which basic certificate programs offered the best value experiences for healthcare students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.

This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.

For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.

Top Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas

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134 Total Awards
$4,320 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Arkansas State University - Newport the best value school in Arkansas for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. Newport, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 134 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASUN are $4,320 per year.

One thing to take note of is that ASUN does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 62% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

ASUN did well in our overall quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

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161 Total Awards
$3,438 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville is a small public school located in Batesville, Arkansas that handed out 161 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

UACCB undergraduate students pay an average of $3,438 in tuition and fees each year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UACCB does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 53% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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167 Total Awards
$4,128 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in Arkansas. UACCM is located in Morrilton, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 167 basic certificates to qualified students.

UACCM undergraduate students pay an average of $4,128 in tuition and fees each year.

One thing to take note of is that UACCM does offer online classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

UACCM not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #4 on our Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

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213 Total Awards
$5,882 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Arkansas State University Three Rivers helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value healthcare schools in Arkansas. Malvern, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 213 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at ASU Three Rivers are $5,882 per year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASU Three Rivers does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

ASU Three Rivers also took the #5 spot in our Best Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas rankings.

Full Arkansas State University Three Rivers Report

#5

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado, Arkansas
85 Total Awards
$4,812 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Arkansas Community College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. Located in El Dorado, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 85 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at SouthArk are $4,812 per year.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at SouthArk. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 58% took at least some of their classes online.

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#6

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, Arkansas
251 Total Awards
$4,456 Average Tuition & Fees

NorthWest Arkansas Community College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate healthcare programs. Bentonville, Arkansas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 251 students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at NWACC are $4,456 per year.

Some students may be able to take online classes at NWACC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, NWACC is ranked #2 for overall quality in Arkansas.

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#7

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, Arkansas
58 Total Awards
$4,138 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas Northeastern College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best value places for healthcare students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. Blytheville, Arkansas is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 58 students in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Arkansas Northeastern College are $4,138 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Arkansas Northeastern College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Arkansas Northeastern College Report

#8

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

Mountain Home, Arkansas
102 Total Awards
$4,524 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. ASUMH is a small public school situated in Mountain Home, Arkansas. It awarded 102 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ASUMH are $4,524 a year.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since ASUMH does offer online classes for certain majors. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 65% took at least some of their classes online.

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27 Total Awards
$4,910 Average Tuition & Fees

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate healthcare programs. Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas is a small public school located in Helena, Arkansas that handed out 27 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Phillips County Community College undergraduate students pay an average of $4,910 in tuition and fees each year.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Phillips County Community College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 32% took at least some of their classes online.

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78 Total Awards
$6,900 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. UA Pulaski Tech is located in North Little Rock, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 basic certificates to qualified students.

UA Pulaski Tech undergraduate students pay an average of $6,900 in tuition and fees each year.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UA Pulaski Tech. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, UA Pulaski Tech is ranked #1 for overall quality in Arkansas.

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30 Total Awards
$3,816 Average Tuition & Fees

University of Arkansas Rich Mountain came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking. Mena, Arkansas is the setting for this very small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 30 students in 2020-2021.

UA Rich Mountain undergraduate students pay an average of $3,816 in tuition and fees each year.

UA Rich Mountain does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#12

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, Arkansas
153 Total Awards
$6,350 Average Tuition & Fees

Black River Technical College landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate healthcare programs. This small public school is located in Pocahontas, Arkansas, and it awarded 153 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at Black River Technical College are $6,350 a year.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Black River Technical College. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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78 Total Awards
$4,656 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University - Beebe ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Healthcare Basic Certificate Schools in Arkansas list. ASU-Beebe is located in Beebe, Arkansas and has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 78 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at ASU-Beebe are $4,656 a year.

ASU-Beebe does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

North Arkansas College

Harrison, Arkansas
45 Total Awards
$5,940 Average Tuition & Fees

North Arkansas College landed the #14 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate healthcare programs. Located in Harrison, Arkansas, the small public school awarded 45 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Out-of-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Northark are $5,940 per year.

Online courses are available at Northark, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#15

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
471 Total Awards
$13,636 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas Tech University landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value basic certificate healthcare programs. ATU is located in Russellville, Arkansas and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 471 basic certificates to qualified students.

ATU undergraduate students pay an average of $13,636 in tuition and fees each year.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ATU. In fact, around 78% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#16

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
92 Total Awards
$13,879 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #16, University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well on this year’s best value schools for healthcare students working on their basic certificate. University of Arkansas at Monticello is a small public school located in Monticello, Arkansas that handed out 92 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state undergraduate students at UAM are $13,879 a year.

UAM does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 52% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 16 schools only.

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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