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Nursing Assistant in Arkansas

Nursing Assistant Schools in Arkansas

1,334 Nursing Assistant students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

As a degree choice, Nursing Assistant is the 3rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistant Majors in Arkansas

Nursing Assistant 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 109
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 109

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 19.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 65.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistant Grads in Arkansas

There are 18,060 people in the state and 1,450,960 people in the nation working in nursing assistant jobs.

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Wages for Nursing Assistant Jobs in Arkansas

Nursing Assistant grads earn an average of $25,080 in the state and $29,580 nationwide.

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

194 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,829 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,903. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,625 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,597 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 54% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $3,716. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 0.20% which is lower than average. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. A typical student attending UACCM will pay a net price of $7,391.

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Ozarka College

Melbourne
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,007 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $4,901. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
997 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,312 after earning their degree at this institution. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,662.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,060 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 100% of students get financical aid. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,884.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,380 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public school has an average net price of $8,204.

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

99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending UAM will pay a net price of $12,907. The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,191 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $28,044 after earning their degree at this institution. 57% of the teachers are full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,246 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. In their early career, ASUMH grads earn an average salary of $28,580. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it.

Nursing Assistant Careers in AR

Some of the careers nursing assistant majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Nursing Assistants 18% $24,610

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Licensed Practical Nursing 846

View all majors related to Nursing Assistant

View Nationwide Nursing Assistant Report

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