Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 33.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $34,818
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $9,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 44.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $101/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate | $55,547 | $12,931 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $32,925 | |
| Precision Metal Working. | Certificate | $29,141 | |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Associate | $25,967 | $10,018 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | Certificate | $22,329 | |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Associate | $21,850 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate | $20,561 | $8,615 |
Outcomes Overview
Black River graduates enter the workforce with relatively manageable debt loads. The median debt of $9,500 creates monthly payments of just $101, representing only 3.5% of typical graduate income. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.27 beats most four-year schools and reflects the college's focus on quick workforce entry. The 94.9% employment rate shows strong job placement in technical fields like manufacturing, healthcare support, and skilled trades. Graduates earn a median $34,818 within ten years, modest but reasonable for rural Arkansas's cost of living. With low debt burdens and high employment rates in stable technical careers, this represents a strong return on investment for students seeking practical workforce training.