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Nursing Practice Schools in Arkansas

65 Nursing Practice students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Practice is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 72 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Practice Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 15.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 72.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Practice Grads in Arkansas

32,180 people in the state and 3,504,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to nursing practice.

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Wages for Nursing Practice Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a nursing practice grad in the state is $85,290, compared to a typical salary of $110,030 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Arkansas that offer nursing practice degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, UAMS grads earn an average salary of $60,527.

#2

University of Arkansas

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

The 4.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,507.

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

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%.

Nursing Practice Careers in AR

Some of the careers nursing practice majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 37% $99,740
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Registered Nursing 2,674
Nursing Science 64
Nurse Anesthetist 31
Family Practice Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 18
Nursing Administration 3
Adult Health Nursing 1

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