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Nursing in Arkansas

Nursing Schools in Arkansas

Jobs for Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 38,890 people in the state and 4,288,120 people in the nation working in Nursing jobs.

Nursing Jobs Nationwide vs. AR

Wages for Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

Nursing grads earn an average of $84,981 in the state and $107,448 nationwide.

Nursing Wages Nationwide vs. AR

Our data covers 2 colleges in Arkansas offering Nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,510 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,767 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 72% of applicants. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers Nursing majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Registered Nurses $105,741
Nurse Practitioners $147,651
Clinical Nurse Specialists $52,889
Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses $143,854
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary $69,718
Critical Care Nurses $65,103
Acute Care Nurses $56,247
Nurse Anesthetists $66,747
Nurse Midwives $36,174
Medical and Health Services Managers $129,557

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Nursing.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Nursing & Nursing Assistants 99,987
Allied Health Professions 90,379
Health/Medical Admin Services 90,166
Allied Health Services 80,693
Public Health 41,086
Health Sciences & Services 38,201
Mental & Social Health Services 33,946
Medicine 29,737

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