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Registered Nursing at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith sits in Fort Smith, AR.

During the most recent reporting year, 67 registered nursing degrees were granted at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Studying Online at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Distance learning is available at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Of 5,496 students, 1,012 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,464 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arkansas #10 of 34
Best Value Arkansas #16 of 33
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #194 of 498
Best Value Southeast (Region) #227 of 524
Best Value Nationwide #673 of 1,843
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #963 of 1,861

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith are 88% women (59) and 12% men (8).

Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Of the 67 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, 88% were women (59) and 12% were men (8).

University of Arkansas-Fort Smith gender breakdown of Registered Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 44
Hispanic / Latino 9
Asian 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 8
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Registered Nursing majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, below the national average of 43%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Registered Nursing program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Registered Nursing graduates, 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

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