Black River Technical College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 903 students.
About This School
Black River Technical College is a public institution located in Pocahontas, Arkansas with approximately 903 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,095 per year. Typical graduates earn $29,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Black River Technical College (BRTC) is a public community college in Pocahontas, Arkansas. It is named for the Black River which runs through the city. BRTC serves approximately 3,000 students annually through its degree programs, technical courses, and community educational offerings.
Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable, low-risk way to start a career or earn a technical credential — at just $6,053/year average net cost and only $6,000 in median debt at graduation, you're unlikely to leave financially buried. The concern is the post-graduation earnings picture: the median income 10 years out is $29,100, which is modest, so this school makes the most sense for students pursuing specific in-demand trades or planning to transfer, rather than those expecting a big salary bump from a two-year degree alone.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 27% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (903 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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