Registered Nursing at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
What traits are you looking for in a school for Registered Nursing, you may want to check out the program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Arkansas at Little Rock is in Little Rock, AR.
During the most recent reporting year, 299 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Online coursework is an option at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Among 8,216 students, 3,105 (38%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,490 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Use these rankings to compare University of Arkansas at Little Rock’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #6 of 34 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #27 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #328 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #809 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1095 of 1,843 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #6 of 34 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #27 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #145 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #328 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #809 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1095 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 87% women (260) and 13% men (39).
Registered Nursing Associate’s Program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Of the 162 associate’s registered nursing graduates at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 87% were women (141) and 13% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 82 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 37 |
| Asian | 7 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 25 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 44% of Registered Nursing associate’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Among the 137 bachelor’s registered nursing graduates at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, 87% were women (119) and 13% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 62 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 46 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 51% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas at Little Rock, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Registered Nursing program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.