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Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Arkansas

2,220 students earned Practical Nursing degrees in Arkansas in the <nil> year.

In this state, Nursing & Nursing Assistants is the 17th most popular major out of a total 21 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants Majors in Arkansas

Practical Nursing majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,225
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 957
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 957
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a practical nursing major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of practical nursing majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 22.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 30,120 people employed in jobs related to a practical nursing degree, compared to 2,152,650 nationwide.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, practical nursing grads earn an average of $25,080. Nationwide, they make an average of $29,580.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at ATU. 99% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, ATU grads earn an average salary of $34,118.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Careers in AR

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 18% $24,610
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14% $39,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to practical nursing.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing 2,882
Allied Health Professions 609
Communication Sciences 377
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation Professions 292
Health Sciences & Services 291
Mental & Social Health Services 242
Public Health 233

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

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