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2027 Best Registered Nursing Schools in Arkansas

35 Colleges in the United States
2,868 Registered Nursing Degrees Awarded
$64,639 Avg Early-Career Salary

Registered Nursing is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 35 schools to find the best for registered nursing students.

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Best Schools for Registered Nursing in Arkansas

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the registered nursing degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Registered Nursing

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in registered nursing. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 360 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from University Of Arkansas generally make around $93,839. Typical student debt for the program is $24,327. Get the full registered nursing details for University Of Arkansas

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University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences is a mid-sized public university. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences awarded about 114 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences generally make around $87,136. University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences

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A rank of #3 makes Arkansas State University Main Campus one of the top schools for registered nursing. This very large public university is located in the city of Jonesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. There were roughly 572 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $87,237 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,053. Get the full registered nursing details for Arkansas State University Main Campus

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A rank of #4 makes Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas one of the top schools for registered nursing. Located in the town of Helena, Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas is a small public university. Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas awarded about 10 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $78,213 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $5,500. Read more about the registered nursing program at Phillips Community College Of The University Of Arkansas

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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in registered nursing, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. About 280 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas At Little Rock in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from University Of Arkansas At Little Rock earn around $72,659 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $30,699 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

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Arkansas Tech University
Russellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University landed the #6 spot for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a large public university. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Arkansas Tech University awarded about 109 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Arkansas Tech University generally make around $67,929. Students borrow a median of $26,710 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Arkansas Tech University

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Arkansas State University Newport earned the #7 position for registered nursing this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Newport. There were roughly 85 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Newport in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Arkansas State University Newport earn around $74,682 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,375 to complete this degree. See the full registered nursing program report for Arkansas State University Newport

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University Of Arkansas Fort Smith landed the #8 spot for registered nursing this year. Set in the city of Fort Smith, University Of Arkansas Fort Smith is a moderately-sized public institution. About 38% of students finish within six years. About 76 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas Fort Smith in the most recent year. Registered Nursing graduates of University Of Arkansas Fort Smith earn a median of $69,618 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $24,250. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Arkansas Fort Smith

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College Of The Ouachitas landed the #9 spot for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Malvern, College Of The Ouachitas is a mid-sized public university. College Of The Ouachitas awarded about 40 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in registered nursing from College Of The Ouachitas

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University Of Central Arkansas landed the #10 spot for registered nursing this year. University Of Central Arkansas is a large public school located in the city of Conway. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 137 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Arkansas in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from University Of Central Arkansas generally make around $84,982. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Central Arkansas

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Southern Arkansas University Tech came in at #11 for registered nursing this year. Set in the rural area of Camden, Southern Arkansas University Tech is a small public institution. Southern Arkansas University Tech awarded about 21 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $34,302 in their early career. Southern Arkansas University Tech graduates carry a median of $8,488 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for Southern Arkansas University Tech

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Harding University earned the #12 position for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Searcy, Harding University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Harding University awarded about 79 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Harding University earn around $84,049 in the first couple years of their career. Harding University graduates carry a median of $30,000 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for Harding University

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Black River Technical College landed the #13 spot for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. About 62 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Black River Technical College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Black River Technical College generally make around $65,660. Typical student debt for the program is $18,885. Get the full registered nursing details for Black River Technical College

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Northwest Arkansas Community College earned the #14 position for registered nursing this year. Set in the city of Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a large public institution. Northwest Arkansas Community College awarded about 113 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Registered Nursing graduates of Northwest Arkansas Community College earn a median of $67,192 early in their careers. Northwest Arkansas Community College graduates carry a median of $16,602 in student loans. Read more about the registered nursing program at Northwest Arkansas Community College

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University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Set in the town of Batesville, University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville is a small public institution. About 66 registered nursing degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville generally make around $64,187. Typical student debt for the program is $12,654. Read more about the registered nursing program at University Of Arkansas Community College Batesville

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Arkansas Northeastern College came in at #16 for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of Blytheville, Arkansas Northeastern College is a small public institution. About 30 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Arkansas Northeastern College in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Arkansas Northeastern College earn around $70,131 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $9,447. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Arkansas Northeastern College

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Arkansas State University Beebe placed #17 among the best registered nursing schools. Arkansas State University Beebe is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Beebe. There were roughly 25 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at Arkansas State University Beebe in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, registered nursing degree recipients from Arkansas State University Beebe generally make around $30,293. Typical student debt for the program is $9,350. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Arkansas State University Beebe

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East Arkansas Community College ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Set in the town of Forrest City, East Arkansas Community College is a mid-sized public institution. East Arkansas Community College awarded about 19 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from East Arkansas Community College earn around $64,932 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $8,550. More information about a degree in registered nursing from East Arkansas Community College

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Henderson State University landed the #19 spot for registered nursing this year. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a mid-sized public university. Henderson State University graduates 37% of students within six years. About 49 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Henderson State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Henderson State University earn around $72,326 in the first couple years of their career. Henderson State University graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Henderson State University

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University Of Arkansas At Monticello came in at #20 for registered nursing this year. University Of Arkansas At Monticello is a mid-sized public school located in the town of Monticello. University Of Arkansas At Monticello graduates 38% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas At Monticello in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from University Of Arkansas At Monticello earn around $63,323 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,611. More information about a degree in registered nursing from University Of Arkansas At Monticello

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Ozarka College
Melbourne, AR

Ozarka College ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. Located in the rural area of Melbourne, Ozarka College is a small public university. Ozarka College awarded about 32 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Ozarka College earn around $60,148 in the first couple years of their career. Ozarka College graduates carry a median of $12,339 in student loans. More information about a degree in registered nursing from Ozarka College

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National Park Community College ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best registered nursing schools. National Park Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of Hot Springs. There were roughly 48 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at National Park Community College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the registered nursing program make about $67,783 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,250. See the full registered nursing program report for National Park Community College

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John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

John Brown University earned the #23 position for registered nursing this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Siloam Springs. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 21 registered nursing students who graduated with this degree at John Brown University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from John Brown University earn around $67,343 in the first couple years of their career. John Brown University graduates carry a median of $29,291 in student loans. Get the full registered nursing details for John Brown University

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South Arkansas Community College earned the #24 position for registered nursing this year. Set in the town of El Dorado, South Arkansas Community College is a small public institution. South Arkansas Community College awarded about 45 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from South Arkansas Community College earn around $59,370 in the first couple years of their career. South Arkansas Community College graduates carry a median of $17,146 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for South Arkansas Community College

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus placed #25 among the best registered nursing schools. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Magnolia. About 44% of students finish within six years. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus awarded about 34 registered nursing degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their registered nursing degree from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus earn around $67,213 in the first couple years of their career. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,750 in student loans. See the full registered nursing program report for Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Rest of the Top 35 Registered Nursing Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s registered nursing ranking:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 35 schools evaluated.

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