Professional License Requirements in Arkansas
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Acupuncturist
2625 hours education $51,500 - $52,500 Arkansas Department of Health
Architect
4000 hours education $79,500 - $80,500 Arkansas State Board of Architects
Audiologist
5000 hours education $74,500 - $75,500 Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Barber
1500 hours education $7,600 - $8,600 Arkansas State Board of Barber Examiners
Chiropractor
4200 hours education $127,500 - $128,500 Arkansas State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Contractor
0 hours education $250 - $550 Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board
Cosmetologist
1500 hours education $6,000 - $16,000 Arkansas Department of Health — Cosmetology Section
Court Reporter
2400 hours education $15,500 - $16,500 Arkansas Judiciary
Cpa
150 hours education $1,200 - $2,500 Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy
Dental Assistant
0 hours education $500 - $1,500 Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners
Dental Hygienist
2200 hours education $21,500 - $22,500 Arkansas State Board of Dental Examiners
Dietitian
1800 hours education $52,500 - $53,500 Arkansas State Board of Examiners in Dietetics
Electrician
0 hours education $125 - $400 Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing — Electrical Examining Board
Funeral Director
2400 hours education $19,500 - $20,500 Arkansas State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors
Home Inspector
120 hours education $3,000 - $4,000 Arkansas Home Inspector Registration Board
Hvac Technician
2000 hours education $2,700 - $3,700 Arkansas Department of Health — HVAC/R Licensing Board
Insurance Adjuster
20 hours education $500 - $950 Arkansas Insurance Department
Insurance Agent
20 hours education $250 - $550 Arkansas Insurance Department (AID)
Landscape Architect
4000 hours education $49,500 - $50,500 Arkansas State Board of Landscape Architects
Locksmith
0 hours education $500 - $1,000 No state licensing required
Massage Therapist
500 hours education $7,000 - $8,000 Arkansas Department of Health — Massage Therapy Section
Medical Assistant
720 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 No state licensing required
Mortgage Loan Officer
20 hours education $700 - $1,700 Arkansas Securities Department
Notary Public
0 hours education $50 - $140 Arkansas Secretary of State
Nursing
1500 hours education $17,500 - $18,500 Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Occupational Therapist
3500 hours education $67,500 - $68,500 Arkansas State Medical Board — Occupational Therapy Section
Optician
0 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 Arkansas Board of Dispensing Opticians
Paralegal
720 hours education $6,500 - $7,500 No state licensing required
Paramedic
170 hours education $1,100 - $2,100 Arkansas Department of Health - EMS Division
Personal Trainer
100 hours education $700 - $1,700 No state licensing required
Pest Control
0 hours education $600 - $1,600 Arkansas State Plant Board
Pharmacy Technician
0 hours education $500 - $1,100 Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy
Phlebotomist
80 hours education $800 - $1,800 No state licensing required
Physical Therapist
4500 hours education $81,500 - $82,500 Arkansas State Board of Physical Therapy
Pilot
80 hours education $10,000 - $11,000 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Plumber
0 hours education $150 - $400 Arkansas Department of Health — Plumbing and Natural Gas Section
Private Investigator
0 hours education $1,300 - $2,300 Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies
Real Estate Appraiser
150 hours education $3,700 - $4,700 Arkansas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board
Real Estate Broker
60 hours education $500 - $1,000 Arkansas Real Estate Commission (AREC)
Respiratory Therapist
2200 hours education $23,500 - $24,500 Arkansas Department of Health – Respiratory Care
Security Guard
0 hours education $500 - $650 Arkansas Board of Private Investigators and Private Security Agencies
Social Worker
3000 hours education $47,500 - $48,500 Arkansas Social Work Licensing Board
Speech Pathologist
2400 hours education $54,500 - $55,500 Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
Surveyor
3000 hours education $31,500 - $32,500 Arkansas State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Professional Surveyors
Tax Preparer
0 hours education $500 - $750 Internal Revenue Service
Teacher
3200 hours education $31,500 - $32,500 Arkansas Department of Education
Truck Driver
160 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Veterinary Technician
2000 hours education $13,850 - $14,850 Arkansas Veterinary Medical Examining Board
Welder
480 hours education $4,500 - $5,500 Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing / AWS Accredited Test Facility