Best Mechanic Schools in Arkansas (2025)

Compare mechanic schools across Arkansas. Below you’ll find up-to-date labor market insights and nearby schools.

#1

University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

North Little Rock, AR 13.4 miles away
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#2

University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Morrilton, AR 24.5 miles away
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#3

Arkansas State University-Beebe

Beebe, AR 27.9 miles away
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  • In-state tuition: $3,216
  • Out-of-state tuition: $5,040
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#4

Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Malvern, AR 48.1 miles away
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#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR 48.5 miles away
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  • In-state tuition: $8,508
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,502
Contact
  • Administration Bldg 200, 1509 N Boulder Ave Russellville, AR 72801-2222
  • (479) 968-0389

Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC

#8

Arkansas State University-Newport

Newport, AR 81.3 miles away
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#9

East Arkansas Community College

Forrest City, AR 91 miles away
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#10

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Mountain Home, AR 93.3 miles away
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#12

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, AR 100.5 miles away
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  • In-state tuition: $8,868
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,718
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Source: IPEDS Scorecard ACCSC


Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (49-3023)
Data Year: 2024 • Arkansas

Median Pay (2024) $43,830 $21.07 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$47,900 per year $23.03 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $29,770

$14.31 per hour

25th Percentile $34,700

$16.68 per hour

75th Percentile $58,410

$28.08 per hour

90th Percentile $75,050

$36.08 per hour

Arkansas vs U.S.

Median Wage -11.8%
$43,830

$21.07 per hour

Mean Wage -13.3%
$47,900

$23.03 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 6,280

Employment: 6,280 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
4.87
Employment RSE
3.9%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
6,280 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes


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