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Nursing Schools in Arkansas

In <nil>, 2,816 students earned their Nursing degrees in AR.

As a degree choice, Nursing is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,306
Associate Degree 1,291
Master’s Degree 159
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 51
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 51
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 69.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 33,190 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

Nursing grads earn an average of $85,290 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

383 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,295 Total Students

In their early career, UA Little Rock grads earn an average salary of $37,046. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,868.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
12,863 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $13,430. 100% of the teachers are full time. The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
315 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,998. In their early career, UARK grads earn an average salary of $46,655. Of all the students who attend this school, 81% get financial aid.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
10,105 Total Students

The 0.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,983 a year.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
666 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. 58% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,118 after earning their degree at this institution. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,447 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 0.60% which is lower than average.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,037 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. 27% of the teachers are full time. In their early career, NWACC grads earn an average salary of $33,387.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,919 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,696. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.51 years.

Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 37% $99,740
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Nurse Anesthetists 18% $161,550
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Allied Health Professions 609
Communication Sciences 377
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation Professions 292
Health Sciences & Services 291
Mental & Social Health Services 242
Public Health 233
Allied Health Services 201

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