Practical Nursing Schools in Arkansas

In <nil>, 2,220 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in AR.

A Practical Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Arkansas

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,225
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	957
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	957
Associate Degree	38

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Arkansas is as follows:

• Asian: 0.8%
• Black or African American: 22.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
• White: 63.9%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
• Other Races: 4.1%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 30,120 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $25,080, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in AR

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Practical Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	AR Job Growth	AR Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	18%	$24,610
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	14%	$39,130

Related Majors in Arkansas

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major	Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing	2,882

View all majors related to Practical Nursing

View Nationwide Practical Nursing Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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