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Nursing at Harding University

Nursing at Harding University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing, consider the program at Harding University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Harding University sits in Searcy, AR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 65 nursing degrees were granted at Harding University.

Studying Online at Harding University

Distance learning is available at Harding University. Among 4,696 students, 642 (14%) studied exclusively online and 814 (17%) took at least some classes online.

Nursing Rankings at Harding University

These rankings give you a sense of how Harding University’s Nursing program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Arkansas #16 of 36
Best Value Arkansas #31 of 34
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #274 of 506
Best Value Southeast (Region) #390 of 529
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1198 of 1,918
Best Value Nationwide #1357 of 1,878

Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Harding University

Students who complete Harding University’s Nursing program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Nursing at Harding University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $66,697
2 years $58,221
3 years $58,509
4 years $64,290
5 years $69,427

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Harding University report median earnings of $64,290, compared with $58,062 for all Harding University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.

Nursing earnings compared with all majors at Harding University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Harding University comes in at $30,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Nursing graduates at Harding University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Harding University are 86% women (56) and 14% men (9).

Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Harding University

Of the 46 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Harding University, 85% were women (39) and 15% were men (7).

Harding University gender breakdown of Nursing Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Harding University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 42
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Asian 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Harding University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 9% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Harding University, below the national average of 43%.*

Nursing Master’s Program at Harding University

Of the 19 master’s nursing degrees awarded at Harding University, 89% were women (17) and 11% were men (2).

Harding University gender breakdown of Nursing Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Harding University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 16
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Nursing majors at Harding University

Minority students account for 5% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Harding University, below 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 Harding University

This Nursing program at Harding University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Registered Nursing 46
Nursing Administration 8
Family Practice Nursing 11

Top-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates

Those who complete Nursing program at Harding University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-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

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