Nursing at University of Central Arkansas
If you are interested in studying Nursing, consider the program at University of Central Arkansas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Central Arkansas is in Conway, AR.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 140 nursing degrees were granted at University of Central Arkansas.
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Studying Online at University of Central Arkansas
Many students take online classes at University of Central Arkansas. Of 10,112 students, 1,352 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,426 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at University of Central Arkansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Central Arkansas’s Nursing program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #9 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #28 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #967 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1159 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #9 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #28 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #967 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1159 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #9 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #28 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #191 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #967 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1159 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from University of Central Arkansas
Graduates of University of Central Arkansas’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,607 |
| 2 years | $60,172 |
| 3 years | $60,851 |
| 4 years | $64,359 |
| 5 years | $79,041 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from University of Central Arkansas earn a median of $64,359, compared with $49,531 for all University of Central Arkansas graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from University of Central Arkansas is $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Nursing graduates at University of Central Arkansas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at University of Central Arkansas are 83% women (116) and 17% men (24).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Arkansas
Among the 121 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Central Arkansas, 81% were women (98) and 19% were men (23).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at University of Central Arkansas
Of the 5 master’s nursing degrees awarded at University of Central Arkansas, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 20% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, below the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at University of Central Arkansas
This Nursing program at University of Central Arkansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 126 |
| Nursing Practice | 14 |
Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at University of Central Arkansas work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.