Accredited allied health programs in Arkansas
21 accredited schools in Arkansas offer allied health programs approved for WIOA funding
These schools are on the US Department of Education's list of accredited schools, and Arkansas has approved their programs for workforce funding. Between them they offer 38 of the 44 allied health programs on the state's list.
The Department doesn't accredit schools itself. It reviews accrediting agencies and lists the ones it recognizes as reliable judges of the quality of the education they accredit.1 Each school below names its accreditor, the year it was first accredited where the list records it, and its next review.
WIOA funding doesn't require accreditation. Besides colleges, a state can approve other public and private training providers,2 so many short courses come from schools that aren't on the Department's list. Their programs and results are on each field's page.
Allied health programs in Arkansas, every school, with costs and results
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Accredited surgical tech programs in Arkansas
9 of the 11 schools with surgical tech programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer 9 of the 11 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
Jonesboro, listed as Arkansas State University - Newport
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
1 program
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
Marked Tree, listed as Arkansas State University - Newport
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
1 program
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
Newport, listed as Arkansas State University - Newport
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
1 program
NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)
Springdale, listed as Northwest Technical Institute
Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2003, next review 2030
1 program
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison, listed as North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029
1 program
Ozarka College
Melbourne
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031
1 program
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
El Dorado, listed as South Arkansas College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
1 program
SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
Pine Bluff, listed as Southeast Arkansas College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2026
1 program
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
Fort Smith, listed as University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035
1 program
Accredited radiology tech programs in Arkansas
7 of the 8 schools with radiology tech programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer 7 of the 8 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
Jonesboro, listed as Arkansas State University
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034
Accredited program here Radiologic Technology: programs for radiographers (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
1 program
East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
Forrest City, listed as University of Arkansas - East Arkansas Community College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1979, next review 2030
1 program
National Park College (Npc)
Hot Springs, listed as National Park College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032
Accredited program here Radiologic Technology: programs for radiographers (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
1 program
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison, listed as North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029
1 program
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
El Dorado, listed as South Arkansas College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
Accredited program here Radiologic Technology: programs for radiographers (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
1 program
SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
Pine Bluff, listed as Southeast Arkansas College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2026
Accredited program here Radiologic Technology: programs for radiographers (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
1 program
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
Fort Smith, listed as University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035
Accredited program here Radiologic Technology: programs for radiographers (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology)
1 program
Accredited respiratory therapy programs in Arkansas
All 5 schools with respiratory therapy programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer all 5 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas
Pocahontas, listed as Black River Technical College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1997, next review 2029
1 program
National Park College (Npc)
Hot Springs, listed as National Park College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032
1 program
SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
Pine Bluff, listed as Southeast Arkansas College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2026
1 program
UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
1 program
UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
North Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030
1 program
Accredited OTA programs in Arkansas
All 4 schools with OTA programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer all 4 programs. See these programs with prices and results
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
Jonesboro, listed as Arkansas State University
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034
Accredited program here Occupational Therapy Assistant: programs leading to an associate degree (American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education)
1 program
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark, listed as Arkansas Tech University
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1930, next review 2031
1 program
Indian Capital Technology Center - Muskogee
Muskogee
Accredited by Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Educationsince 1977
Accredited program here Occupational Therapy Assistant: programs leading to an associate degree (American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education)
1 program
UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
North Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030
Accredited program here Occupational Therapy Assistant: programs leading to an associate degree (American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education)
1 program
Accredited PTA programs in Arkansas
All 4 schools with PTA programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer all 4 programs. See these programs with prices and results
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
Jonesboro, listed as Arkansas State University
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2034
Accredited program here Physical Therapy: programs for the physical therapist assistant (American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
1 program
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark, listed as Arkansas Tech University
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1930, next review 2031
1 program
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
Bentonville, listed as NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030
Accredited program here Physical Therapy: programs for the physical therapist assistant (American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
1 program
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
El Dorado, listed as South Arkansas College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
Accredited program here Physical Therapy: programs for the physical therapist assistant (American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education)
1 program
Accredited dental assistant programs in Arkansas
3 of the 4 schools with dental assistant programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer 3 of the 4 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states
Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc) - Blytheville
Blytheville, listed as Arkansas Northeastern College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1980, next review 2032
Accredited program here Dental Assisting (American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation)
1 program
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
Bentonville, listed as NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030
1 program
UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE
North Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030
Accredited program here Dental Assisting (American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation)
1 program
Accredited sonography programs in Arkansas
All 3 schools with sonography programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer all 3 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark, listed as Arkansas Tech University
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1930, next review 2031
1 program
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
Camden, listed as Southern Arkansas University Tech
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030
1 program
UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
1 program
Accredited dental hygiene programs in Arkansas
All 2 schools with dental hygiene programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer all 2 programs. See these programs with prices and results
UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027
Accredited program here Dental Hygiene (American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation)
1 program
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
Fort Smith, listed as University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035
Accredited program here Dental Hygiene (American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation)
1 program
Accredited vet tech and veterinary assistant programs in Arkansas
1 of the 2 schools with vet tech and veterinary assistant programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer 1 of the 2 programs. See these programs with prices and results
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Beebe
Beebe, listed as Arkansas State University - Beebe
Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1971, next review 2032
1 program
How we matched Arkansas's schools to the accreditation list
Which schools are counted?
Schools with programs Arkansas approved for WIOA funding in allied health, from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).3 The two lists share no ID number, so we matched each school by its website and name in the same state, and checked every unclear case by hand. A school that only hosts a college's classes doesn't count as the college. Where we couldn't tell, the school is left out.
How current is the accreditation?
We read the Department's list of October 24, 2026 and count only current accreditation. The Department notes that agencies report this information, that it isn't audited, and that the agency itself has the latest status.1 Before you enroll, check the school's standing with its accreditor.
Sources for the accreditation facts about Arkansas
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- US Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), data files of 2026-10-24
- 20 CFR 680.410, What is an eligible training provider? (eCFR)
- US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List