Nursing at Arkansas Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Arkansas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, AR.
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Online Class Availability at Arkansas Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Arkansas Tech University. Of 8,746 students, 2,239 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,821 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Arkansas Tech University
These rankings give you a sense of how Arkansas Tech University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #15 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #269 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #282 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #898 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,918 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #15 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #269 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #282 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #898 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,918 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #15 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #269 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #282 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #898 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Arkansas Tech University
Students who complete Arkansas Tech University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,224 |
| 2 years | $56,847 |
| 3 years | $59,455 |
| 4 years | $63,343 |
| 5 years | $74,238 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Arkansas Tech University report median earnings of $63,343, compared with $39,613 for all Arkansas Tech University graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Arkansas Tech University is $26,710.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Arkansas Tech University
This Nursing program at Arkansas Tech University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 111 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Arkansas Tech University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.