by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SouthArk. It is offered at the Associate’s level. It ranks as high as #15 out of 26 schools (Associate’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SouthArk among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #1,516 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,516 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Arkansas | 24 of 37 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 406 of 550 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at SouthArk, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Associate’s | 48 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, South Arkansas College awarded 48 associate’s degrees in nursing.
SouthArk is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the associate’s level. Its best result was #15 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas | 15 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 236 |
| Best Nursing Associate Degree Schools | 763 |
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,328 | $4,440 |
| Fees | $1,092 | $1,092 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 8% of nursing associate’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of nursing associate’s degree graduates at SouthArk were Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from South Arkansas College with a associate’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
SouthArk awarded 48 associate’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (50%).
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