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Practical Nursing in Arkansas

Practical Nursing Schools in Arkansas

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

A Practical Nursing major is the 1st 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 1,225
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 Practical Nursing 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 Practical Nursing 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.

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

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

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