Nursing at Arkansas Tech University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Arkansas Tech University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Arkansas Tech University is located in Russellville, AR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 116 nursing degrees were awarded at Arkansas Tech University.
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Online Class Availability at Arkansas Tech University
Online coursework is an option at Arkansas Tech University. Of 8,746 students, 2,239 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,821 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Arkansas Tech University
These rankings give you a sense of how Arkansas Tech University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #15 of 36 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #20 of 34 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #269 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #282 of 529 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #898 of 1,878 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1187 of 1,918 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Arkansas Tech University
Students who complete Arkansas Tech University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,224 |
| 2 years | $56,847 |
| 3 years | $59,455 |
| 4 years | $63,343 |
| 5 years | $74,238 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Arkansas Tech University report median earnings of $63,343, compared with $39,613 for all Arkansas Tech University graduates — about 60% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Arkansas Tech University is $26,710.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Arkansas Tech University, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Nursing graduates at Arkansas Tech University are 87% women (101) and 13% men (15).
Nursing Associate’s Program at Arkansas Tech University
Of the 23 associate’s nursing graduates at Arkansas Tech University, 87% were women (20) and 13% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Minority students account for 17% of Nursing associate’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University, lower than the national average of 44%.*
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Arkansas Tech University
Of the 88 bachelor’s nursing graduates at Arkansas Tech University, 86% were women (76) and 14% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 63 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 25% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University, below the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Arkansas Tech University
Among the 5 master’s nursing graduates at Arkansas Tech University, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Minority students account for 40% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Arkansas Tech University, higher than the national average of 40%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Arkansas Tech University
This Nursing program at Arkansas Tech University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 111 |
| Nursing Administration | 5 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Arkansas Tech University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.