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Nursing Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 2,882 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 1,371
Associate Degree 1,212
Master’s Degree 229
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

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: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 73.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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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
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,065. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

356 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189.

#3

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
315 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

219 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

193 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

In their early career, UCA grads earn an average salary of $34,259. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
661 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $23,234. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,112 a year.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
150 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

111 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. 97% of students get financical aid.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,969 after earning their degree at this institution. 76% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,828.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,627 after earning their degree at this institution. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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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