Practical Nursing Schools in Arkansas

In 2022-2023, 1,913 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in AR.

A Practical Nursing major is the 113th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Practical Nursing Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level	Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year	1,041
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years	840
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years	840
Associate Degree	32

Gender Distribution

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

Racial Distribution

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

• Asian: 0.6%
• Black or African American: 23.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.5%
• White: 62.8%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
• Other Races: 5.5%

Jobs for Practical Nursing Grads in Arkansas

30,120 people in the state and 2,152,650 in the nation are employed in jobs related to practical nursing.

Wages for Practical Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

Practical Nursing grads earn an average of $25,080 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

Most Popular Practical Nursing Programs in AR

There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

Practical Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers practical nursing majors go into include:

Job Title	AR Job Growth	AR Median Salary
Nursing Assistants	18%	$24,610
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	14%	$39,130

Related Majors in Arkansas

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

Major	Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing	2,882
Allied Health Professions	609
Communication Sciences	377
Medicine	314
Rehabilitation Professions	292
Health Sciences & Services	291
Mental & Social Health Services	242
Public Health	233

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References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online

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