by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how A-State ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at A-State was ranked #442 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #3 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 109 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 183 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 372 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 442 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Arkansas State University - Main Campus handed out 200 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 183 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in nursing from A-State. This makes it the #145 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #246 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at A-State is $73,423. This is less than $74,888, which is the national median of all nursing majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at A-State, nursing students borrow a median amount of $18,338 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all nursing bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $20,508.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at A-State paid an average of $552 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $299 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,176 | $13,248 |
| Fees | $578 | $578 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,100 | $11,100 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,122 | $6,122 |
Learn more about A-State tuition and fees.
The nursing program at A-State awarded 200 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 14% of these degrees went to men with the other 86% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 79% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 158 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the A-State nursing bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the A-State Online Learning page.
Nursing majors graduating with a master's degree from A-State make a median salary of $117,929 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
Of the 59 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from A-State in 2022, 31% were men and 69% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 78% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 5% of nursing associate's degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas State University - Main Campus with a associate's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Arkansas State University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 63 |
| Communication Sciences | 60 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 55 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 45 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 23 |
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