Nurse Practitioner Programs in Arkansas: 5 Colleges and Schools
5 Arkansas schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 132 students: 4 public, 1 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Arkansas · CIP 51.3805
5 schools in Arkansas graduated 132 NPs in 2024, out of 532 schools nationally. By type: 4 public, 1 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: doctorate (4), certificate (4), master's (1).
The largest program is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with 53 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 5 Arkansas schools
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Largest programs in Arkansas
| # | School | City | 2024 graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | 53 |
| 2 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock | 46 |
| 3 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway | 14 |
| 4 | Harding University | Searcy | 11 |
| 5 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | 8 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Arkansas by city
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway · 1 school | ||||
| University of Central Arkansas | Public | doctorate | 14 | Website ↗ |
| Fayetteville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas | Public | certificate, doctorate | 8 | Website ↗ |
| Jonesboro · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University | Public | certificate, doctorate | 53 | Website ↗ |
| Little Rock · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Public | certificate, doctorate | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Searcy · 1 school | ||||
| Harding University | Private nonprofit | master's, certificate | 11 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 5 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 5 | 132 | this page |
| Texas | 37 | 2,279 | Programs in Texas → |
| Tennessee | 19 | 699 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Missouri | 13 | 591 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Louisiana | 8 | 188 | Programs in Louisiana → |
| Oklahoma | 6 | 97 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Mississippi | 5 | 91 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about NP programs in Arkansas
- How many NP programs are in Arkansas?
- 5 colleges and schools reported nurse practitioner completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 132 students.
- Which Arkansas program is the largest?
- Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, with 53 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock (46).
- Are Arkansas programs mostly public?
- Yes: 4 public, 1 private nonprofit of the 5 schools.
- What does an NP earn in Arkansas?
- Typical NP pay in Arkansas is $125,660 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $132,300 nationally.