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Nursing Assistants & Aides Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 1,248 students earned their Nursing Assistant degrees in AR.

In terms of popularity, Nursing Assistants & Aides is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 130 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Nursing Assistants & Aides 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 1,125
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 1,125
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 1,125
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 123
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 123

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 22.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 63.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Nursing Assistants & Aides 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 Assistants & Aides 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
1,941 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 89% of students receive it. In their early career, ASUN grads earn an average salary of $34,584.

180 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,243 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $27,688 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 38%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,704.

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,836 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $27,886 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,410. The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.

#4

Ozarka College

Melbourne
90 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,033 Total Students

In their early career, Ozarka College grads earn an average salary of $22,152. This public school has an average net price of $5,694. 43% of the teachers are full time.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,113 Total Students

A typical student attending SEARK College will pay a net price of $7,142. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,003 a year.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,224 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,914.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 86% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,951 after earning their degree at this institution.

73 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $26,554 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,211 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. In their early career, UA Hope-Texarkana grads earn an average salary of $26,285. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $6,613.

66 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,271 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $10,080. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Nursing Assistants & Aides 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

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