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Registered Nursing Schools in Arkansas

2,619 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

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

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,291
Bachelor’s Degree 1,289
Master’s Degree 39

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 18.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.7%
  • White: 69.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 26,030 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $54,920, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. 97% of students get financical aid. 100% of the teachers are full time.

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

100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $13,430.

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University of Arkansas

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid. This public school has an average net price of $14,998.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $14,735. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
666 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. An average student at BHCLR will pay a net price of $23,271.

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Arkansas Tech University

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,191. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $9,336. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,037 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 69% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,073.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,829 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,903. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

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Registered Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing Practice 65
Nursing Science 64
Nurse Anesthetist 31
Family Practice Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 18
Nursing Administration 3
Adult Health Nursing 1

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