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Nursing & Nursing Assistants in Arkansas

Nursing & Nursing Assistants Schools in Arkansas

In 2021-2022, 2,220 students earned their Practical Nursing degrees in AR.

A Nursing & Nursing Assistants major is the 1st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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 1,225
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 957
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 957
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 22.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.6%
  • White: 63.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Grads in Arkansas

There are 30,120 people in the state and 2,152,650 people in the nation working in practical nursing jobs.

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Wages for Nursing & Nursing Assistants Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a practical nursing grad in the state is $25,080, compared to a typical salary of $29,580 nationwide.

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

262 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,597 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,716. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,234 a year.

#3

Ozarka College

Melbourne
164 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,007 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,629 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The 7.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,953 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,391. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $30,393 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,380 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. 88% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,424 after earning their degree at this institution.

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
105 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 99%. 94% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,191.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,753.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,191 Total Students

The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 57% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UA Hope-Texarkana will pay a net price of $6,084.

92 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,060 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $7,884. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
25% Graduation Rate
2,678 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.65 years to complete their degree at UAM. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $28,333 a year.

Nursing & Nursing Assistants 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

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Health Sciences & Services 1,299
Allied Health Professions 1,197
Health/Medical Admin Services 728
Allied Health Services 500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 433
Dental Support Services 155
Mental & Social Health Services 97
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 36

View all majors related to Nursing & Nursing Assistants

View Nationwide Nursing & Nursing Assistants Report

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