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2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas

17 Schools Ranked
$4,206 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$14,857 Avg Student Debt

Today's nursing students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Nursing Degree Search has developed this Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Arkansas to see which undergraduate certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for nursing students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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Top Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas

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$2,856 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,197 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found Arkansas State University - Newport to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a undergraduate certificate in Arkansas.

In-state students pay an average of $2,856 in tuition and fees if they attend ASUN full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,320. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $14,197 in student loans.

ASUN does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 62% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$5,670 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,592 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

Students from Arkansas who attend UA Pulaski Tech full time pay an average of $5,670 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $6,900. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,592 in student loans.

Online courses are available at UA Pulaski Tech, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

South Arkansas Community College

El Dorado, Arkansas
$3,012 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,796 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend South Arkansas Community College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

Students from Arkansas who attend SouthArk full time pay an average of $3,012 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,812. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,796 in student loans.

SouthArk does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 58% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$3,456 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent undergraduate certificate programs at University of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best nursing schools in Arkansas.

In-state students pay an average of $3,456 in tuition and fees if they attend UACCM full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,128.

UACCM does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 47% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#5

National Park College

Hot Springs, Arkansas
$5,000 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,000 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend National Park College. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

In-state students pay an average of $5,000 in tuition and fees if they attend National Park College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,230. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from National Park College accumulate an average of $16,000 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at National Park College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$3,458 Average Tuition & Fees

Arkansas State University Three Rivers ranked #6 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ASU Three Rivers is $3,458. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,882.

Some students may be able to take online classes at ASU Three Rivers. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 27% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
$7,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,929 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Arkansas Tech University did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $7,900 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ATU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,636. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $29,929 in loans while pursuing their degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at ATU. In 2019-2020 about 78% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$3,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,631 Avg Student Debt

Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking.

Students from Arkansas who attend Phillips County Community College full time pay an average of $3,410 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,910. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Phillips County Community College accumulate an average of $12,631 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Phillips County Community College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 32% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Report

#9

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas, Arkansas
$4,118 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,321 Avg Student Debt

Black River Technical College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

In-state students pay an average of $4,118 in tuition and fees if they attend Black River Technical College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $6,350. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Black River Technical College accumulate an average of $16,321 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

One thing to take note of is that Black River Technical College does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 65% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$3,576 Average Tuition & Fees
$7,469 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of Arkansas Rich Mountain did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $3,576 in tuition and fees if they attend UA Rich Mountain full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $3,816. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $7,469 in student loans.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UA Rich Mountain. During the 2019-2020 year, about 70% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#11

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
$5,754 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well on this year’s best schools for nursing students working on their undergraduate certificate.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $5,754 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAFS. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,026.

UAFS does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 82% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$2,850 Average Tuition & Fees
$12,578 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #12 on the list.

Students from Arkansas who attend UACCB full time pay an average of $2,850 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $3,438. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from UACCB accumulate an average of $12,578 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UACCB. In 2019-2020 about 53% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

North Arkansas College

Harrison, Arkansas
$3,840 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,467 Avg Student Debt

North Arkansas College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #13 on the list.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $3,840 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Northark. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $5,940. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from Northark accumulate an average of $14,467 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

Northark does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 52% took at least some of their classes online.

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#14

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home

Mountain Home, Arkansas
$2,904 Average Tuition & Fees
$15,877 Avg Student Debt

Arkansas State University - Mountain Home came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $2,904 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend ASUMH. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $4,524. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $15,877 in student loans.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASUMH. In 2019-2020 about 65% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#15

Arkansas Northeastern College

Blytheville, Arkansas
$2,738 Average Tuition & Fees
$16,009 Avg Student Debt

Arkansas Northeastern College came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas ranking.

Students from Arkansas who attend Arkansas Northeastern College full time pay an average of $2,738 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $4,138. By the time they get their undergraduate certificate, students from this school have racked up an average of $16,009 in student loans.

Arkansas Northeastern College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 84% took at least some of their classes online.

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#16

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
$8,029 Average Tuition & Fees
$10,986 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Monticello did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for nursing students to get an undergraduate certificate. It came in at #16 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $8,029 in tuition and fees if they attend UAM full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $13,879. On average, undergraduate certificate students take out $10,986 in loans while pursuing their degree.

UAM does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 52% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$2,928 Average Tuition & Fees
$9,146 Avg Student Debt

Arkansas State University - Beebe ranked #17 on this year’s Best Nursing Undergraduate Certificate Schools in Arkansas list.

Students from Arkansas who attend ASU-Beebe full time pay an average of $2,928 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $4,656. Undergraduate Certificate recipients from ASU-Beebe accumulate an average of $9,146 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at ASU-Beebe. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Arkansas State University - Beebe Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 17 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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