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Licensed Practical Nursing Schools in Arkansas

In 2021-2022, 886 students earned their Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training degrees in AR.

A Licensed Practical Nursing major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Licensed Practical Nursing Majors in Arkansas

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 848
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 848
Associate Degree 38

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a licensed practical/vocational nurse training major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 26.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
  • White: 61.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Licensed Practical Nursing Grads in Arkansas

There are 12,060 people in the state and 701,690 people in the nation working in licensed practical/vocational nurse training jobs.

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Wages for Licensed Practical Nursing Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a licensed practical/vocational nurse training grad in the state is $39,570, compared to a typical salary of $47,050 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer licensed practical/vocational nurse training degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
666 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $52,094 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. The 0.50% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#2

Arkansas Tech University

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

18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.60% which is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid.

#3

Ozarka College

Melbourne
74 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. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,829 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 1.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,597 Total Students

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

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,380 Total Students

59% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,204. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 44%. The student loan default rate of 7.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Graduates earn an average $28,580 after graduation.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending SouthArk will pay a net price of $7,312. In their early career, SouthArk grads earn an average salary of $27,985.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
155 Total Students

72% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending NTI will pay a net price of $12,673. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

35 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,191 Total Students

The 9.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Licensed Practical Nursing Careers in AR

Some of the careers licensed practical/vocational nurse training majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14% $39,130

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to licensed practical/vocational nurse training.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing Assistants & Aides 1,248

View all majors related to Licensed Practical Nursing

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