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Registered Nursing in Arkansas

Registered Nursing Schools in Arkansas

2,473 Registered Nursing students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Registered Nursing major is the 2nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Registered Nursing Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Associate Degree 1,221
Bachelor’s Degree 1,195
Master’s Degree 55
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 17.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.1%
  • White: 67.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Registered Nursing Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 26,030 people employed in jobs related to a registered nursing degree, compared to 3,007,670 nationwide.

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Wages for Registered Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, registered nursing grads earn an average of $54,920. Nationwide, they make an average of $75,510.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer registered nursing degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

383 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate.

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314 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,857. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate.

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University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
295 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

77% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,050. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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191 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,889. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

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166 Degrees in Major Awarded
661 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 55%.

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Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
147 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,765. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

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120 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 90% are considered full time. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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111 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 67%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

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77 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

73% of students get financical aid. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 28%.

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65 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,941 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 51%. 100% of students get financical aid. This public school has an average net price of $9,581.

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Registered Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers registered nursing majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing Practice 65
Nursing Science 64
Nurse Anesthetist 31
Family Practice Nursing 26
Nursing Research & Other 18
Nursing Administration 3
Adult Health Nursing 1

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