Best registered nursing colleges in Arkansas

Registered nursing bachelor graduates in Arkansas earn a weighted average salary of $66,633 3 years after graduation. This places Arkansas graduate earnings in the bottom 25% nationally. Additionally, registered nursing graduates earn 25% more than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our registered nursing rankings cover 12 of the 14 programs available in Arkansas, accounting for 89% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Arkansas | #163 in Nursing nationally

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Economic score 1.95

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Cost $11,857

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,306

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 58%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#2 in Arkansas | #247 in Nursing nationally

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, Arkansas

Economic score 2.35

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Cost $13,765

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,390

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 51%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Arkansas | #314 in Nursing nationally

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Economic score 2.68

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Cost $16,050

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,626

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#4 in Arkansas | #343 in Nursing nationally
Economic score 2.84

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Cost $15,889

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $62,853

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#5 in Arkansas | #500 in Nursing nationally

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas

Economic score 3.84

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Cost $19,505

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $64,290

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#6 in Arkansas | #622 in Nursing nationally

John Brown University

Siloam Springs, Arkansas

Economic score 6.43

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Cost $20,404

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $55,181

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 71%

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Economic score 1.55

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Cost $16,711

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $79,046

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 43%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 1.74

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Cost $10,737

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $66,404

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 40%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 2.53

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Cost $12,693

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $60,374

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 37%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 2.57

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Cost $16,307

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $65,322

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 47%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Economic score 3.38

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Cost $9,607

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $53,914

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 44%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Economic score 4.21

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Cost $18,465

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $59,305

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 38%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.