2023 Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Arkansas
Finding the Best Nursing Doctor's Degree School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, nursing was ranked 2nd in Arkansas. In fact, 2,882 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
The Best Nursing Doctor's Degree Schools in Arkansas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 4 schools in Arkansas to see which ones offered the best doctor's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.
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2023 Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas
The colleges and universities below are the best for nursing majors pursuing a doctor's degree.
Top Arkansas Schools for a Doctorate in Nursing
Our analysis found University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to be the best school for nursing students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Arkansas. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public college with a small student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Arkansas landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Arkansas State University - Main Campus. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Arkansas list. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public school with a large student population.
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Out of the 4 schools in Arkansas that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Arkansas landed the # 4 spot on the list. UCA is a large public school located in the city of Conway.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 7,112 |
| Virginia | 6,775 |
| North Carolina | 7,425 |
| Florida | 21,209 |
| Tennessee | 6,004 |
| Kentucky | 6,395 |
| South Carolina | 3,296 |
| Louisiana | 3,502 |
| Alabama | 7,364 |
| Mississippi | 2,838 |
| West Virginia | 1,771 |
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Rankings in Majors Related to Nursing
One of 30 majors within the area of study, nursing has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Nursing
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
| Public Health | 40,596 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.
- Read more about our ranking methodology.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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