# University of Arkansas: Nursing (bachelor's)

Fayetteville, AR. IPEDS 106397, CIP 51.38. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-arkansas/majors/nursing

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,043
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $84,911 (U.S. median for this major: $85,212 across 858 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,327 (U.S. median $27,000)
- Rank in AR: 3 of 12 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the AR median for this major (12 colleges, $75,246): +$9,665
- Versus the U.S. median: -$301

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $84,911 minus $32,399 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in AR (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $14,319 | $60,713 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $14,322 | $60,725 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $15,934 | $67,560 | 1.3 years |
| 75-110k | $20,772 | $88,073 | 1.7 years |
| 110k+ | $22,470 | $95,273 | 1.8 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Nursing at AR colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | $88,617 | $32,419 | $17,248 | 42% |
| Arkansas State University | $88,611 | $26,355 | $12,366 | 55% |
| University of Arkansas | $84,911 | $24,327 | $18,209 | 71% |
| Arkansas Tech University | $84,719 | $23,424 | $12,970 | 49% |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $79,413 | $25,000 | not reported | not reported |
| University of Central Arkansas | $76,783 | $25,000 | $16,511 | 54% |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | $73,708 | $24,250 | $10,574 | 38% |
| Harding University | $71,872 | $30,000 | $22,130 | 69% |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | $71,629 | not reported | $14,287 | 49% |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | $70,185 | $24,750 | $14,027 | 49% |
| Henderson State University | $68,733 | $21,500 | $23,405 | 37% |
| John Brown University | $64,963 | $29,291 | $20,397 | 72% |

## Careers
- Registered nurse (SOC 29-1140): median wage $77,910 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $78,940 AR, $97,550 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.6% by 2035
- Medical and Health Services Managers (SOC 11-9111): median wage $98,300 Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR, $94,340 AR, $123,860 U.S.; U.S. jobs 24.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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