Nursing at University of Arkansas
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, take a look at what University of Arkansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Arkansas is in Fayetteville, AR.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas
Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas. Of 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Arkansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arkansas’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #30 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #332 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1122 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #30 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #332 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1122 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #30 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #39 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #332 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #366 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1122 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Arkansas
Those who finish University of Arkansas’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $60,992 |
| 2 years | $59,308 |
| 3 years | $60,708 |
| 4 years | $66,626 |
| 5 years | $78,557 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from University of Arkansas take home a median $66,626, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 5% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Nursing graduates from University of Arkansas comes in at $24,327.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Arkansas
The Nursing program at University of Arkansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 351 |
| Adult Health Nursing | 2 |
| Nursing Practice | 8 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at University of Arkansas pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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
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