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Registered Nursing Schools in Arkansas

2,674 students earned Registered Nursing degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

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

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,370
Associate Degree 1,212
Master’s Degree 91
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 14.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 72.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.2%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 26,030 people in the state and 3,007,670 people in the nation working in registered nursing jobs.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a registered nursing grad in the state is $54,920, compared to a typical salary of $75,510 nationwide.

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

383 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock. 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.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#3

University of Arkansas

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,507. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year.

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

97% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 78%.

166 Degrees in Major Awarded
661 Total Students

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

#6

Arkansas Tech University

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

It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. The 5.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

120 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.

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

Graduates earn an average $31,022 after graduation. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,828. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,941 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,530.

Registered Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing Practice 65
Nurse Anesthetist 31
Family Practice Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 18
Palliative Care Nursing 10
Nursing Administration 3
Adult Health Nursing 1

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