Registered Nurse Programs in Arkansas: 37 Colleges and Schools
37 Arkansas schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,690 students: 32 public, 5 private nonprofit, grouped below by city.
37
Schools in Arkansas
2,690
Graduates in 2024
32
Public colleges
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Private for-profit schools
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · Arkansas · CIP 51.3801
37 schools in Arkansas graduated 2,690 RNs in 2024, out of 2,125 schools nationally. By type: 32 public, 5 private nonprofit. Credentials offered: associate (27), bachelor's (15), master's (3), certificate (1).
The largest program is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with 413 graduates. The full list is grouped by city so you can find one near you.
Who runs the 37 Arkansas schools
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Public · 86%
5
Private nonprofit · 14%
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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 | Jonesboro | 413 |
| 2 | University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | 351 |
| 3 | University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | 299 |
| 4 | Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock | 138 |
| 5 | University of Central Arkansas | Conway | 126 |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions
All programs in Arkansas by city
Sponsored programs
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37 of 37 schools listed · 32 cities
| School | Type | Credentials | 2024 graduates | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock · 3 schools | ||||
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Public | associate, bachelor's | 299 | Website ↗ |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Private nonprofit | associate | 138 | Website ↗ |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Public | bachelor's | 91 | Website ↗ |
| Pine Bluff · 3 schools | ||||
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing | Private nonprofit | associate | 38 | Website ↗ |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Public | associate | 21 | Website ↗ |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Public | bachelor's | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Batesville · 2 schools | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Public | associate | 86 | Website ↗ |
| Lyon College | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 0 | Website ↗ |
| Arkadelphia · 1 school | ||||
| Henderson State University | Public | bachelor's | 52 | Website ↗ |
| Beebe · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Public | associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Bentonville · 1 school | ||||
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Public | associate | 109 | Website ↗ |
| Blytheville · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Public | associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Camden · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Public | associate | 26 | Website ↗ |
| Conway · 1 school | ||||
| University of Central Arkansas | Public | bachelor's, master's, certificate | 126 | Website ↗ |
| De Queen · 1 school | ||||
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | Public | associate | 15 | Website ↗ |
| El Dorado · 1 school | ||||
| South Arkansas College | Public | associate | 48 | Website ↗ |
| Fayetteville · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas | Public | bachelor's, master's | 351 | Website ↗ |
| Forrest City · 1 school | ||||
| East Arkansas Community College | Public | associate | 23 | Website ↗ |
| Fort Smith · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Public | bachelor's | 67 | Website ↗ |
| Harrison · 1 school | ||||
| North Arkansas College | Public | associate | 61 | Website ↗ |
| Helena · 1 school | ||||
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Public | associate | 20 | Website ↗ |
| Hope · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Public | associate | 32 | Website ↗ |
| Hot Springs · 1 school | ||||
| National Park College | Public | associate | 47 | Website ↗ |
| Jonesboro · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University | Public | associate, bachelor's, master's | 413 | Website ↗ |
| LIttle Rock · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Grantham | Public | bachelor's | 3 | Website ↗ |
| Magnolia · 1 school | ||||
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Public | associate, bachelor's | 31 | Website ↗ |
| Malvern · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Public | associate | 76 | Website ↗ |
| Melbourne · 1 school | ||||
| Ozarka College | Public | associate | 18 | Website ↗ |
| Mena · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Public | associate | 12 | Website ↗ |
| Monticello · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Public | associate, bachelor's | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Morrilton · 1 school | ||||
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Public | associate | 27 | Website ↗ |
| Mountain Home · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Public | associate | 64 | Website ↗ |
| Newport · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Public | associate | 78 | Website ↗ |
| Pocahontas · 1 school | ||||
| Black River Technical College | Public | associate | 40 | Website ↗ |
| Russellville · 1 school | ||||
| Arkansas Tech University | Public | associate, bachelor's | 111 | Website ↗ |
| Searcy · 1 school | ||||
| Harding University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 46 | Website ↗ |
| Siloam Springs · 1 school | ||||
| John Brown University | Private nonprofit | bachelor's | 26 | Website ↗ |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · 37 schools · type is institution control · a listing is not a statement of accreditation or state approval
Nearby states
| State | Schools | 2024 graduates | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 37 | 2,690 | this page |
| Texas | 123 | 18,923 | Programs in Texas → |
| Missouri | 54 | 4,123 | Programs in Missouri → |
| Tennessee | 50 | 4,558 | Programs in Tennessee → |
| Louisiana | 30 | 3,281 | Programs in Louisiana → |
| Oklahoma | 30 | 2,813 | Programs in Oklahoma → |
| Mississippi | 23 | 2,588 | Programs in Mississippi → |
NCES IPEDS 2024 completions · bordering states
Questions about RN programs in Arkansas
- How many RN programs are in Arkansas?
- 37 colleges and schools reported registered nurse completions to NCES IPEDS for 2024, graduating 2,690 students.
- Which Arkansas program is the largest?
- Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, with 413 graduates in 2024, followed by University of Arkansas in Fayetteville (351).
- Are Arkansas programs mostly public?
- Yes: 32 public, 5 private nonprofit of the 37 schools.
- What does an RN earn in Arkansas?
- Typical RN pay in Arkansas is $78,940 a year (BLS OES May 2025), against $97,550 nationally.