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Nursing Schools in Arkansas

In 2021-2022, 2,816 students earned their Nursing degrees in AR.

A Nursing major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,306
Associate Degree 1,291
Master’s Degree 159
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 69.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Arkansas

33,190 people in the state and 3,609,760 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, nursing grads earn an average of $85,290. Nationwide, they make an average of $106,910.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

383 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,295 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,863 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
315 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

85% of the teachers are full time. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

The 0.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 89% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $63,466 a year.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,105 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,735. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
666 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,271. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $34,118 a year.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,447 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,336.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,037 Total Students

A typical student attending NWACC will pay a net price of $7,073. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,919 Total Students

The 2.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $34,313 after graduation. 99% of the teachers are full time.

Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 37% $99,740
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Nurse Anesthetists 18% $161,550
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 31

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