Nursing at South Arkansas College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at South Arkansas College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
South Arkansas College sits in El Dorado, AR.
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Online & Distance Learning at South Arkansas College
Online coursework is an option at South Arkansas College. Among 1,207 students, 371 (31%) studied exclusively online and 367 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at South Arkansas College
Use these rankings to compare South Arkansas College’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Arkansas | #8 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #21 of 36 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #157 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #308 of 506 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #395 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1280 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from South Arkansas College
Graduates of South Arkansas College’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,874 |
| 2 years | $45,696 |
| 3 years | $51,475 |
| 4 years | $61,854 |
| 5 years | $65,549 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Nursing graduates from South Arkansas College earn a median of $61,854, compared with $41,820 for all South Arkansas College graduates — about 48% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from South Arkansas College is $17,146.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at South Arkansas College
The Nursing program at South Arkansas College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 48 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Students who finish Nursing program at South Arkansas College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
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