Registered Nursing at University of Central Arkansas
If you plan to study Registered Nursing, consider the program at University of Central Arkansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Central Arkansas sits in Conway, AR.
During the most recent reporting year, 126 registered nursing graduations were recorded at University of Central Arkansas.
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Studying Online at University of Central Arkansas
Distance learning is available at University of Central Arkansas. Of 10,112 students, 1,352 (13%) studied exclusively online and 3,426 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Registered Nursing Rankings at University of Central Arkansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Central Arkansas’s Registered Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #8 of 34 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #28 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #934 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1146 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #8 of 34 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #28 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #188 of 498 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #339 of 524 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #934 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1146 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Registered Nursing graduates at University of Central Arkansas, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Registered Nursing graduates at University of Central Arkansas are 82% women (103) and 18% men (23).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Arkansas
Of the 121 bachelor’s registered 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 Registered 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 |
Minority students account for 26% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, below the national average of 43%.*
Registered Nursing Master’s Program at University of Central Arkansas
Among the 5 master’s registered 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 Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 20% of Registered Nursing master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, lower than the national average of 39%.*
*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
Students who finish Registered Nursing program at University of Central Arkansas pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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.