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RN programs in Arkansas

36 RN programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

33 schools offer these RN programs, and Arkansas has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license.1 In Arkansas, every program asks for a diploma or other schooling first, and 16 are taught partly or fully online.

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How much do RN programs cost in Arkansas?

Two-year degrees (29 programs)
$9,843 to $13,614most of them
Bachelor's degrees (7 programs)
$25,662 to $38,941most of them

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
52%
Working 6 months later
69%
Earned a year, estimated
about $56,000
Length
Not reported for most programs

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Arkansas may also offer RN programs. How these figures are made

Are there free RN programs in Arkansas?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

RN programs in Jonesboro, Little Rock, Memphis and other Arkansas cities

Choosing an area filters the list below. 13 more programs are in 13 other areas, 14 in smaller cities and towns.

All 36 RN programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

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36 programs

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing BS

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)

    Jonesboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr), Jonesboro · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$65,500
    Price if you pay yourself$38,775

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Nursing BS at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,371
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,548
    Students counted
    3,304
    a year, estimated
    $65,500
    price
    $38,775
    trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing BS

    ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1

    West Memphis

    High school diploma or equivalent

    ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1, West Memphis · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$58,900
    Price if you pay yourself$22,292
    More details about Nursing BS at ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1
    Finished
    36%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,732
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,000
    Students counted
    2,597
    a year, estimated
    $58,900
    price
    $22,292

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing

    Arkansas Tech University (ATU)

    Russellville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Tech University (ATU), Russellville · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$45,600
    Price if you pay yourself$52,576

    27 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Nursing at Arkansas Tech University (ATU)
    Finished
    34%
    Working at 6 months
    69%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,395
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,500
    Students counted
    1,667
    a year, estimated
    $45,600
    price
    $52,576
    trained with WIOA funding
    27

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridEducation and courses

    Nursing - BS

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)

    Fort Smith

    Education and courses

    University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS), Fort Smith · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$35,500
    Price if you pay yourself$35,774

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Nursing - BS at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
    More details about Nursing - BS at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,876
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,420
    Students counted
    1,458
    a year, estimated
    $35,500
    price
    $35,774
    trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Registered Nursing

    Baptist Health College Little Rock

    Little Rock

    Education and courses

    Baptist Health College Little Rock, Little Rock · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$53,500
    Price if you pay yourself$4,393

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Registered Nursing at Baptist Health College Little Rock
    More details about Registered Nursing at Baptist Health College Little Rock
    Finished
    61%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,373
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,250
    Students counted
    1,250
    a year, estimated
    $53,500
    price
    $4,393
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing - AAS

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado

    El Dorado

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El Dorado · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,500
    Price if you pay yourself$23,079
    School website, Nursing - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    More details about Nursing - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    54%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,375
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $5,514
    Students counted
    1,132
    a year, estimated
    $49,500
    price
    $23,079

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

    Ozark

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, Ozark · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$49,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,843
    Program website, Registered Nursing at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    More details about Registered Nursing at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
    Finished
    26%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,254
    Length
    32 weeks, 28 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,902
    Students counted
    952
    a year, estimated
    $49,000
    price
    $9,843

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing-Bachelor

    Southern Arkansas University (Sau)- Magnolia

    Magnolia

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southern Arkansas University (Sau)- Magnolia, Magnolia · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$20,700
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Nursing-Bachelor at Southern Arkansas University (Sau)- Magnolia
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,178
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    894
    a year, estimated
    $20,700
    price
    Not reported

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Registered Nurse

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

    Bentonville

    Education and courses

    NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), Bentonville · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$61,400
    Price if you pay yourself$6,650

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Registered Nurse at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
    More details about Registered Nurse at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
    Finished
    78%
    Working at 6 months
    77%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,361
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,200
    Students counted
    713
    a year, estimated
    $61,400
    price
    $6,650
    trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)

    Little Rock

    High school diploma or equivalent

    UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS), Little Rock · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$70,000
    Price if you pay yourself$20,423
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)
    Finished
    89%
    Working at 6 months
    70%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,497
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,200
    Students counted
    646
    a year, estimated
    $70,000
    price
    $20,423

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)

    Batesville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), Batesville · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,800
    Price if you pay yourself$8,618

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    More details about Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
    Finished
    21%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,193
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,590
    Students counted
    596
    a year, estimated
    $48,800
    price
    $8,618
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nurse

    Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)

    Malvern

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas), Malvern · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$67,700
    Price if you pay yourself$16,459
    Program website, Registered Nurse at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
    More details about Registered Nurse at Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
    Finished
    40%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,926
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,454
    Students counted
    592
    a year, estimated
    $67,700
    price
    $16,459

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nurse - Associate Degree

    TEXARKANA College

    Texarkana, TX

    High school diploma or equivalent

    TEXARKANA College, Texarkana, TX · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$61,400
    Price if you pay yourself$12,303
    School website, Nurse - Associate Degree at TEXARKANA College
    More details about Nurse - Associate Degree at TEXARKANA College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $15,356
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,091
    Students counted
    558
    a year, estimated
    $61,400
    price
    $12,303

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Registered Nursing (Associates of Applied Science)

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)

    Harrison

    Education and courses

    North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), Harrison · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$59,500
    Price if you pay yourself$13,280

    19 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Registered Nursing (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    More details about Registered Nursing (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,870
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,990
    Students counted
    493
    a year, estimated
    $59,500
    price
    $13,280
    trained with WIOA funding
    19

  • RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nurse

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)

    Monticello

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM), Monticello · RN bachelor's degree (BSN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$38,996
    Program website, Registered Nurse at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    More details about Registered Nurse at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    Finished
    30%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,792
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,800
    Students counted
    457
    a year, estimated
    $31,200
    price
    $38,996

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    National Park College (Npc)

    Hot Springs

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National Park College (Npc), Hot Springs · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,200
    Price if you pay yourself$15,688
    School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at National Park College (Npc)
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at National Park College (Npc)
    Finished
    60%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,562
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    411
    a year, estimated
    $50,200
    price
    $15,688

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nurse

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)

    Hope

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), Hope · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,000
    Price if you pay yourself$12,474
    School website, Registered Nurse at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    More details about Registered Nurse at University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
    Finished
    23%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,991
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,535
    Students counted
    363
    a year, estimated
    $56,000
    price
    $12,474

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing-AAS

    PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)

    Stuttgart

    High school diploma or equivalent

    PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA), Stuttgart · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,169
    Program website, Nursing-AAS at PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
    More details about Nursing-AAS at PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,637
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    308
    a year, estimated
    $26,500
    price
    $8,169

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)

    Newport

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr), Newport · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$60,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,687

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Registered Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
    More details about Registered Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,993
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    308
    a year, estimated
    $60,000
    price
    $10,687
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridPrerequisite courses

    Registered Nurse

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)

    Marked Tree

    Prerequisite courses

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr), Marked Tree · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$60,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,837
    Program website, Registered Nurse at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
    More details about Registered Nurse at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,993
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    308
    a year, estimated
    $60,000
    price
    $10,837

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)

    Jonesboro

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr), Jonesboro · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$60,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,837
    Program website, Registered Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
    More details about Registered Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
    Finished
    49%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,993
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,500
    Students counted
    308
    a year, estimated
    $60,000
    price
    $10,837

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses

    Registered Nursing

    PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)

    Helena

    Education and courses

    PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA), Helena · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$26,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,882

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Registered Nursing at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
    More details about Registered Nursing at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    55%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,637
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,319
    Students counted
    308
    a year, estimated
    $26,500
    price
    $12,882
    trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing LPN/Param

    Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)

    Mountain Home

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH), Mountain Home · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$51,500
    Price if you pay yourself$12,688
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing LPN/Param at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing LPN/Param at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    98%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,883
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,568
    Students counted
    262
    a year, estimated
    $51,500
    price
    $12,688

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing (RN) AAS

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$25,361

    36 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Registered Nursing (RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Registered Nursing (RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,500
    Students counted
    215
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $25,361
    trained with WIOA funding
    36

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    AAS Nursing - RN

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)

    Blytheville

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), Blytheville · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$73,400
    Price if you pay yourself$13,123

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, AAS Nursing - RN at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    More details about AAS Nursing - RN at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $18,351
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,113
    Students counted
    213
    a year, estimated
    $73,400
    price
    $13,123
    trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

    Ozarka College

    Melbourne

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ozarka College, Melbourne · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$52,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,500

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Ozarka College
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Ozarka College
    Finished
    67%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,122
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    194
    a year, estimated
    $52,500
    price
    $10,500
    trained with WIOA funding
    10

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Registered Nursing (AAS)

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)

    Morrilton

    Education and courses

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm), Morrilton · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$70,200
    Price if you pay yourself$13,051
    Program website, Registered Nursing (AAS) at University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
    More details about Registered Nursing (AAS) at University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
    Finished
    90%
    Working at 6 months
    91%
    Earned in a quarter
    $17,551
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $775
    Students counted
    192
    a year, estimated
    $70,200
    price
    $13,051

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    LVN to RN Nursing Transition

    TEXARKANA College

    Texarkana, TX

    Education and courses

    TEXARKANA College, Texarkana, TX · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Hybrid · Education and courses

    Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.

    Earned a year, estimated$64,100
    Price if you pay yourself$11,777
    Program website, LVN to RN Nursing Transition at TEXARKANA College
    More details about LVN to RN Nursing Transition at TEXARKANA College
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $16,031
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,828
    Students counted
    175
    a year, estimated
    $64,100
    price
    $11,777

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)

    Mena

    Education and courses

    University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm), Mena · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$44,500
    Price if you pay yourself$7,350
    Program website, Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
    More details about Associate of Applied Science in Nursing at University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
    Finished
    28%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,128
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,377
    Students counted
    158
    a year, estimated
    $44,500
    price
    $7,350

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse - AAS

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Forrest City

    High school diploma or equivalent

    East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest City · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$47,800
    Price if you pay yourself$8,400

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse - AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    More details about Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse - AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
    Finished
    58%
    Working at 6 months
    57%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,962
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $2,100
    Students counted
    136
    a year, estimated
    $47,800
    price
    $8,400
    trained with WIOA funding
    8

  • RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses

    Nursing

    Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech

    Camden

    Education and courses

    Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech, Camden · RN associate degree (ADN) · In person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$58,500
    Price if you pay yourself$13,614

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
    More details about Nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,617
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,289
    Students counted
    125
    a year, estimated
    $58,500
    price
    $13,614
    trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing Associate of Applied Science

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus

    Searcy

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, Searcy · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$50,600
    Price if you pay yourself$13,384
    More details about Registered Nursing Associate of Applied Science at Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    59%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,648
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,400
    Students counted
    119
    a year, estimated
    $50,600
    price
    $13,384

  • RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Nursing (Associate)

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)

    Monticello

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM), Monticello · RN associate degree (ADN) · Hybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,000
    Price if you pay yourself$21,816
    Program website, Nursing (Associate) at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    More details about Nursing (Associate) at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    60%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,008
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $3,000
    Students counted
    99
    a year, estimated
    $56,000
    price
    $21,816

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    LPN/Paramedic to RN-Registered Nurse

    SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)

    Pine Bluff

    High school diploma or equivalent

    SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK), Pine Bluff · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$57,900
    Price if you pay yourself$5,345
    School website, LPN/Paramedic to RN-Registered Nurse at SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
    More details about LPN/Paramedic to RN-Registered Nurse at SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,487
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $4,500
    Students counted
    74
    a year, estimated
    $57,900
    price
    $5,345

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Pocahontas

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Pocahontas · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$23,147
    School website, Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $23,147

  • LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

    Paragould

    High school diploma or equivalent

    BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), Paragould · LPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · In person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$23,147
    School website, Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    More details about Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $6,500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $23,147

How to pay for RN programs in Arkansas

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Arkansas

Every program on this page is approved for WIOA funding: public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3Your state or local area may limit how much WIOA pays and for how long. If a program costs more, a Pell Grant, a scholarship or severance pay can cover the rest.4

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).5

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.67

GI Bill for RN programs

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Does WIOA pay for job training? Who qualifies and how to apply

Quick facts: RN programs in Arkansas

programs with a price cost under $10,000
8 of 35
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
15th of 37
other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
10 of 29
RN programs here, against the typical state's 13
36 vs 13

State comparisons use the same figures as the RN programs by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Where the Arkansas RN program numbers come from

Which Arkansas RN programs are on this list?

These are the RN programs Arkansas approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Arkansas offers.

How Arkansas RN program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. "Trained with WIOA funding" on a program counts the people whose training there WIOA paid toward through a training account in program year 2024; the file never gives counts under 3, so a program without the line may still take WIOA students. It does not say how much of the price WIOA covered. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some RN programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Other training in Arkansas

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Arkansas

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List