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Nursing Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 299 students earned their Nursing degrees in AR.

In this state, Nursing is the 9th most popular major out of a total 141 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 229
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 66
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 66
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
  • White: 79.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 33,190 people in the state and 3,609,760 people in the nation working in nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

Nursing grads earn an average of $85,290 in the state and $106,910 nationwide.

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There are 7 colleges in Arkansas that offer nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

99 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.

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

The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, A-State grads earn an average salary of $32,687. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State.

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

A typical student attending UCA will pay a net price of $16,554. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years.

#4

University of Arkansas

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

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. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,902.

#7

Arkansas Tech University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,177 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nurse Practitioners 37% $99,740
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Nurse Anesthetists 18% $161,550
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation Professions 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 156
Mental & Social Health Services 156
Communication Sciences 148
Allied Health Professions 105
Public Health 59
Health/Medical Admin Services 45

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