Licensed Practical Nurse Programs in Arkansas: 25 Colleges and Schools
25 Arkansas schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 799 students: 24 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
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Schools in Arkansas
799
Graduates in 2024
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NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Arkansas · CIP 51.3901
25 schools in Arkansas graduated 799 LPNs in 2024, out of 1,050 schools nationally. By type: 24 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: certificate (25), associate (1).
The largest program is Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport with 101 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 25 Arkansas schools
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Public · 96%
1
Private nonprofit · 4%
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Private for-profit · 0%
NCES IPEDS 2024 · institution control
Largest programs in Arkansas
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport | 101 |
| 2 | Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock | 83 |
| 3 | Arkansas Tech University | Russellville | 73 |
| 4 | Ozarka College | Melbourne | 65 |
| 5 | Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern | 57 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Arkansas by city
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25 of 25 schools listed · 25 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Public | certificate | 13 | Website ↗ |
| Beebe · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Public | certificate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Blytheville · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Public | certificate | 16 | Website ↗ |
| Camden · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Public | certificate | 19 | Website ↗ |
| De Queen · 1 school | ||||
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | Public | certificate | 29 | Website ↗ |
| El Dorado · 1 school | ||||
| South Arkansas College | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Forrest City · 1 school | ||||
| East Arkansas Community College | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Smith · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Public | certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
| Harrison · 1 school | ||||
| North Arkansas College | Public | certificate | 24 | Website ↗ |
| Helena · 1 school | ||||
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Public | certificate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Hope · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Public | certificate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Hot Springs · 1 school | ||||
| National Park College | Public | certificate | 30 | Website ↗ |
| Little Rock · 1 school | ||||
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Private nonprofit | certificate | 83 | Website ↗ |
| Malvern · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Public | certificate | 57 | Website ↗ |
| Melbourne · 1 school | ||||
| Ozarka College | Public | certificate | 65 | Website ↗ |
| Mena · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Public | certificate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Monticello · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Public | certificate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Morrilton · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Public | certificate | 44 | Website ↗ |
| Mountain Home · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Public | certificate | 25 | Website ↗ |
| Newport · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Public | certificate | 101 | Website ↗ |
| North Little Rock · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | Public | certificate | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Pine Bluff · 1 school | ||||
| Southeast Arkansas College | Public | certificate | 7 | Website ↗ |
| Pocahontas · 1 school | ||||
| Black River Technical College | Public | certificate | 17 | Website ↗ |
| Russellville · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas Tech University | Public | certificate, associate | 73 | Website ↗ |
| Springdale · 1 school | ||||
| Northwest Technical Institute | Public | certificate | 27 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 25 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 25 | 799 | this page |
| Texas | 67 | 3,143 | Programs in Texas → |
| Oklahoma | 32 | 1,115 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Missouri | 30 | 823 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Tennessee | 23 | 1,321 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Louisiana | 19 | 1,099 | Programs in Louisiana → |
| Mississippi | 16 | 798 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about LPN programs in Arkansas
- How many LPN programs are in Arkansas?
- 25 colleges and schools reported licensed practical nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 799 students.
- Which Arkansas program is the largest?
- Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport, with 101 graduates in 2024, followed by Baptist Health College Little Rock in Little Rock (83).
- Are Arkansas programs mostly public?
- Yes: 24 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 25 schools.
- What does an LPN earn in Arkansas?
- Typical LPN pay in Arkansas is $56,620 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $64,400 nationally.