Mental Health Tech Schools in Paragould, AR

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare mental health tech programs in Paragould, Arkansas. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Mental Health Tech Schools Near Paragould, AR

#1

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, AR 17.1 miles away BOC Score 51.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $8,090
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,522
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 82%
  • Graduation rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 524
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Three Rivers College

Poplar Bluff, MO 50.1 miles away BOC Score 40.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 342
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN 68.9 miles away BOC Score 89.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 214
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Baptist Health Sciences University

Memphis, TN 69 miles away BOC Score 62.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $13,796
  • Out-of-state tuition: $13,796
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 82%
  • Graduation rate: 46%
  • Programs offered: 10
  • Annual completions: 63
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 72.4 miles away BOC Score 53.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 1,288
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Harding University

Searcy, AR 88.1 miles away BOC Score 63.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 147
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Union University

Jackson, TN 96.4 miles away BOC Score 58.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16
  • Annual completions: 45
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Arkansas Mental Health Tech Salary Snapshot

Arkansas
Arkansas Median Pay $35,930 $17.27 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,130 $21.70 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 29-2053 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • Clinical hours in behavioral health or psychiatric facilities
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation training
  • State certification or licensing requirements
  • CPR/BLS and First Aid certification included
  • Medication administration training (where permitted)

Next Steps

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Career Overview

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