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2023 Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas

14 Schools Ranked
$12,280 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$24,753 Avg Student Debt

With all the nursing programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools and bootcamps that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Nursing Degree Search has created the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor's Degree Schools in Arkansas to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in Arkansas to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for nursing students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
292 Total Awards
$9,574 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,930 Avg Student Debt

Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the most popular school for nursing students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Arkansas. This large public school is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and it awarded 292 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend UARK full time pay an average of $9,574 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $26,390. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UARK accumulate an average of $22,930 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 89% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UARK, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#2

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas
203 Total Awards
$9,512 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,894 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the medium-sized public school awarded 203 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend UA Little Rock full time pay an average of $9,512 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,767. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,894 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 88% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UA Little Rock. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Arkansas at Little Rock Report

183 Total Awards
$7,130 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,437 Avg Student Debt

The excellent bachelor’s degree programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular nursing schools in Arkansas. A-State is a public institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 183 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend A-State full time pay an average of $7,130 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,698. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from A-State accumulate an average of $24,437 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 86% were women.

Online courses are available at A-State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 71% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Arkansas State University - Main Campus Report

#4

University of Central Arkansas

Conway, Arkansas
138 Total Awards
$9,563 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,394 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 14 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Arkansas landed the # 4 spot on the list. University of Central Arkansas is a fairly large public school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 138 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $9,563 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UCA. Out-of-state students pay an average of $16,433. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UCA accumulate an average of $23,394 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UCA. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 78% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas
122 Total Awards
$7,900 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,337 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Arkansas Tech University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. This medium-sized public school is located in Russellville, Arkansas, and it awarded 122 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at ATU is $7,900. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,636. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from ATU accumulate an average of $23,337 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 93% were women.

ATU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 78% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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120 Total Awards
$8,236 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,903 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a small public school located in Little Rock, Arkansas that handed out 120 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $8,236 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UAMS. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $15,976. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAMS accumulate an average of $25,903 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 89% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UAMS. In 2019-2020 about 96% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Report

#7

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith, Arkansas
111 Total Awards
$5,754 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,904 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. UAFS is a public institution located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 111 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UAFS is $5,754. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,026. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UAFS accumulate an average of $20,904 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

One thing to take note of is that UAFS does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 82% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full University of Arkansas - Fort Smith Report

#8

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
58 Total Awards
$7,560 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,312 Avg Student Debt

Henderson State University ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Henderson State University is a small public school situated in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. It awarded 58 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Arkansas pay an average of $7,560 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Henderson State University. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,768. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,312 in student loans. Around 76% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Henderson State University does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#9

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas
47 Total Awards
$22,230 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,606 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #9, Harding University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for nursing students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Searcy, Arkansas, the small private not-for-profit school awarded 47 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Harding does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $22,230. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Harding accumulate an average of $24,606 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 85% were women.

One thing to take note of is that Harding does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 21% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Harding University Report

30 Total Awards
$9,310 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,394 Avg Student Debt

Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in Magnolia, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 30 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $9,310 in tuition and fees if they attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $14,530. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,394 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 87% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Southern Arkansas University Main Campus does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 83% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas
28 Total Awards
$28,924 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,466 Avg Student Debt

John Brown University ranked #11 on this year’s Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. JBU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. It awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

JBU does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $28,924. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $26,466 in student loans. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

JBU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 32% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full John Brown University Report

#12

University of Arkansas at Monticello

Monticello, Arkansas
20 Total Awards
$8,029 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,129 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Monticello landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree nursing programs. Located in Monticello, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 20 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend UAM full time pay an average of $8,029 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $13,879. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,129 in student loans. Around 95% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UAM. In 2019-2020 about 52% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#13

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, Arkansas
18 Total Awards
$8,064 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,786 Avg Student Debt

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the small public school handed out 18 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Students from Arkansas who attend UAPB full time pay an average of $8,064 in tuition and fees. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $14,574. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $27,786 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 94% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at UAPB, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Report

#14

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas
1 Total Awards
$30,140 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,463 Avg Student Debt

Ouachita Baptist University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for nursing students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and it awarded 1 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Ouachita Baptist does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $30,140. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Ouachita Baptist accumulate an average of $19,463 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.

Online courses are available at Ouachita Baptist, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 12% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Ouachita Baptist University Report

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 14 schools only.

References

  • 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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