Arkansas nursing programs produce graduates with career earnings ranging from $63,000 to $79,000, significantly outperforming general degree outcomes across the state. With 10 BSN programs tracked, the variation in median earnings demonstrates how program selection directly impacts healthcare careers and long-term financial stability.
Leading the list is University of Arkansas at Little Rock, achieving the highest program earnings at $79,046. Henderson State University follows with $72,326, while John Brown University rounds out the top tier at $67,343, showcasing how these institutions prepare graduates for lucrative nursing degree opportunities in Arkansas's expanding healthcare sector.
| Rank | School | Location | Earnings | Net Price | Acceptance Rate | Grad Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Little Rock, AR | $88,617 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,195 | 58.8% | 41.6% | |
| #2 | Jonesboro, AR | $88,611 Median Nursing Earnings | $10,098 | 82.3% | 55.4% | |
| #3 | University Of ArkansasPublic | Fayetteville, AR | $84,911 Median Nursing Earnings | $14,319 | 74.3% | 70.5% |
| #4 | Arkansas Tech UniversityPublic | Russellville, AR | $84,719 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,426 | 95.9% | 48.6% |
| #5 | Little Rock, AR | $79,413 Median Nursing Earnings | — | — | — | |
| #6 | Little Rock, AR | $78,971 Median Nursing Earnings | $8,384 | — | 43.0% | |
| #7 | Conway, AR | $76,783 Median Nursing Earnings | $14,656 | 89.5% | 53.5% | |
| #8 | Fort Smith, AR | $73,708 Median Nursing Earnings | $8,890 | 80.5% | 37.9% | |
| #9 | Harding UniversityPrivate | Searcy, AR | $71,872 Median Nursing Earnings | $15,418 | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| #10 | Monticello, AR | $71,629 Median Nursing Earnings | $13,626 | — | 48.5% | |
| #11 | Magnolia, AR | $70,185 Median Nursing Earnings | $13,187 | 75.3% | 48.8% | |
| #12 | Arkadelphia, AR | $68,733 Median Nursing Earnings | $23,386 | — | 37.3% | |
| #13 | Pine Bluff, AR | $67,231 Median Nursing Earnings | $12,302 | 41.2% | 40.4% | |
| #14 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | Siloam Springs, AR | $64,963 Median Nursing Earnings | $17,484 | 76.1% | 71.8% |
