Compare 10 Nursing Science. programs in Arkansas. Average earnings: $67,575.
With top graduates earning $79,046, Nursing Science stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $12K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock's Nursing Science program leads with graduates earning $79,046, well above the state average of $67,575. Henderson State University follows at $72,326, demonstrating how regional publics dominate healthcare education outcomes regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Arkansas at Little Rock graduates borrow $22,000 and face just a 5.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $79,046
Strong outcomes with 58% acceptance
5.3% payment burden | Excellent
8.3% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $79,046 | 176 | $22,000 | Excellent | $10,492 | Good | |
| #2 | $72,326 | 39 | $19,500 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #3 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $67,343 | 22 | $21,250 | Excellent | $18,650 | Manageable |
| #4 | $67,231 | 20 | $24,202 | Excellent | $11,016 | Good | |
| #5 | University Of ArkansasPublic | $66,626 | 281 | $21,500 | Excellent | $28,086 | Manageable |
| #6 | $66,404 | 113 | $18,250 | Excellent | $12,415 | Good | |
| #7 | $65,322 | 38 | $18,750 | Excellent | $10,771 | Good | |
| #8 | $64,306 | 205 | $20,500 | Excellent | $11,000 | Good | |
| #9 | Harding UniversityPrivate | $64,290 | 51 | $26,500 | Good | $27,785 | Challenging |
| #10 | $62,853 | 105 | $20,346 | Excellent | $16,180 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
