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Registered Nursing Schools in Arkansas

Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 29,120 people in the state and 3,356,260 people in the nation working in Registered Nursing jobs.

Registered Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. AR

Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, Registered Nursing grads earn an average of $77,463. Nationwide, they make an average of $98,179.

Registered Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. AR

Our data covers 3 colleges in Arkansas offering Registered Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,510 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,767 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 72%, getting in takes some planning. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,477 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 58% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

Registered Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers Registered Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Critical Care Nurses 14% $65,103
Clinical Nurse Specialists 12% $52,889
Registered Nurses 10% $105,741
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary 6% $69,718
Acute Care Nurses 4% $56,247
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses 0% $143,854

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Registered Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Bioethics/Medical Ethics 3,933

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