Nursing Assistant Programs in Arkansas: 23 Colleges and Schools
23 Arkansas schools reported nursing assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,071 students: 22 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
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Schools in Arkansas
1,071
Graduates in 2024
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Public colleges
0
Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Arkansas · CIP 51.3902
23 schools in Arkansas graduated 1,071 CNAs in 2024, out of 594 schools nationally. By type: 22 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: certificate (23).
The largest program is Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern with 150 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 23 Arkansas schools
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Public · 96%
1
Private nonprofit · 4%
0
Private for-profit · 0%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Arkansas
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern | 150 |
| 2 | Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport | 117 |
| 3 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | 100 |
| 4 | Ozarka College | Melbourne | 83 |
| 5 | University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello | 81 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Arkansas by city
Sponsored programs
No sponsored listings at this time. Sponsored programs are labeled and kept apart from the official list.
23 of 23 schools listed · 23 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Beebe · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Public | certificate | 59 | Website ↗ |
| Bentonville · 1 school | ||||
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Public | certificate | 63 | Website ↗ |
| Blytheville · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Public | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Camden · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Public | certificate | 1 | Website ↗ |
| El Dorado · 1 school | ||||
| South Arkansas College | Public | certificate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Forrest City · 1 school | ||||
| East Arkansas Community College | Public | certificate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Harrison · 1 school | ||||
| North Arkansas College | Public | certificate | 37 | Website ↗ |
| Helena · 1 school | ||||
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Hope · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Public | certificate | 51 | Website ↗ |
| Little Rock · 1 school | ||||
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Private nonprofit | certificate | 22 | Website ↗ |
| Malvern · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Public | certificate | 150 | Website ↗ |
| Melbourne · 1 school | ||||
| Ozarka College | Public | certificate | 83 | Website ↗ |
| Mena · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Monticello · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Public | certificate | 81 | Website ↗ |
| Morrilton · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Public | certificate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| Mountain Home · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Public | certificate | 45 | Website ↗ |
| Newport · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Public | certificate | 117 | Website ↗ |
| North Little Rock · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | Public | certificate | 4 | Website ↗ |
| Pine Bluff · 1 school | ||||
| Southeast Arkansas College | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Pocahontas · 1 school | ||||
| Black River Technical College | Public | certificate | 71 | Website ↗ |
| Russellville · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas Tech University | Public | certificate | 100 | Website ↗ |
| West Memphis · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 23 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 23 | 1,071 | this page |
| Oklahoma | 26 | 1,610 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Texas | 25 | 1,140 | Programs in Texas → |
| Louisiana | 15 | 1,077 | Programs in Louisiana → |
| Tennessee | 12 | 193 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Mississippi | 7 | 225 | Programs in Mississippi → |
| Missouri | 5 | 9 | Programs in Missouri → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about CNA programs in Arkansas
- How many CNA programs are in Arkansas?
- 23 colleges and schools reported nursing assistant completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 1,071 students.
- Which Arkansas program is the largest?
- Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern, with 150 graduates in 2024, followed by Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport (117).
- Are Arkansas programs mostly public?
- Yes: 22 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 23 schools.
- What does a CNA earn in Arkansas?
- Typical CNA pay in Arkansas is $34,430 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $42,260 nationally.