RN programs in Arkansas
38 RN (registered nurse) 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 The exam is the NCLEX-RN from the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, which the nursing boards of every state, DC and four US territories use in deciding who gets a license.2
In Arkansas, 28 of the 38 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 ask for earlier courses first.
By kind, the 38 programs here are RN associate degree (ADN, 26 programs), RN bachelor's degree (BSN, 7 programs) and LPN to RN bridge (associate degree, 5 programs).
See the 38 programsHow much do RN programs cost in Arkansas?
- Two-year degrees (31 programs)
- $10,172 to $14,651most 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
- 49%
- Working 6 months later
- 71%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $56,000
- Length
- Not enough data
- 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
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
All 38 RN programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding
Filters
38 programs
Nursing BS
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$65,500Price if you pay yourself$38,7754 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $65,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $38,775
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Nursing BS
ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1
West Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$58,900Price if you pay yourself$22,292More 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $22,292
Nursing
Arkansas Tech University (ATU)
Russellville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$45,600Price if you pay yourself$52,57627 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $45,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $52,576
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 27
Nursing - BS
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
Fort Smith
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$35,500Price if you pay yourself$35,7748 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $35,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $35,774
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Registered Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$53,500Price if you pay yourself$4,3936 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Registered Nursing at Baptist Health College Little RockMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $53,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $4,393
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Nursing AASN
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,600Price if you pay yourself$19,3874 students trained with WIOA funding
More details about Nursing AASN at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
- Finished
- 48%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $13,912
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,274
- Students counted
- 1,215
- Earned a year, estimated
- $55,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $19,387
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 4
Nursing - AAS
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
El Dorado
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,500Price if you pay yourself$23,079School website, Nursing - AAS at SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El DoradoMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,079
Registered Nursing
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$49,000Price if you pay yourself$9,843Program website, Registered Nursing at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark CampusMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $49,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $9,843
Nursing-Bachelor
Southern Arkansas University (Sau)- Magnolia
Magnolia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,700Price if you pay yourselfNot reportedMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $20,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- Not reported
Registered Nurse
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
Bentonville
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$61,400Price if you pay yourself$6,6508 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $6,650
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Little Rock
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$70,000Price if you pay yourself$20,423More 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $70,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $20,423
Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing
Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
Batesville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$48,800Price if you pay yourself$8,61810 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $48,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,618
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Registered Nurse
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
Malvern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$67,700Price if you pay yourself$16,459Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $67,700
- Price if you pay yourself
- $16,459
Nurse - Associate Degree
TEXARKANA College
Texarkana, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$61,400Price if you pay yourself$12,303School website, Nurse - Associate Degree at TEXARKANA CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $61,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,303
Registered Nursing (Associates of Applied Science)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$59,500Price if you pay yourself$13,28019 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $59,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,280
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 19
Registered Nurse
University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
Monticello
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$31,200Price if you pay yourself$38,996Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $31,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $38,996
Nursing AAS
ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1
West Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$92,300Price if you pay yourself$12,310More details about Nursing AAS at ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1
- Finished
- 46%
- Working at 6 months
- 85%
- Earned in a quarter
- $23,077
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $2,000
- Students counted
- 445
- Earned a year, estimated
- $92,300
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,310
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
National Park College (Npc)
Hot Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,200Price if you pay yourself$15,688School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $15,688
Registered Nurse
University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
Hope
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,000Price if you pay yourself$12,474School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,474
Nursing-AAS
PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
Stuttgart
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$26,500Price if you pay yourself$8,169Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,169
Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
Newport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,000Price if you pay yourself$10,68710 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,687
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Registered Nurse
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
Marked Tree
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimated$60,000Price if you pay yourself$10,837Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,837
Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$60,000Price if you pay yourself$10,837Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $60,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,837
Registered Nursing
PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
Helena
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$26,500Price if you pay yourself$12,8828 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $26,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,882
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing LPN/Param
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)
Mountain Home
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$51,500Price if you pay yourself$12,688Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $51,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $12,688
Registered Nursing (RN) AAS
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$25,36136 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $25,361
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 36
AAS Nursing - RN
Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
Blytheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$73,400Price if you pay yourself$13,1235 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $73,400
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,123
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 5
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Ozarka College
Melbourne
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$52,500Price if you pay yourself$10,50010 students trained with WIOA funding
School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Ozarka CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $52,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $10,500
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 10
Registered Nursing (AAS)
University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
Morrilton
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$70,200Price if you pay yourself$13,051Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $70,200
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,051
LVN to RN Nursing Transition
TEXARKANA College
Texarkana, TX
Accredited school
Education and courses
Classes are outside Arkansas; Arkansas approved the program for its funding.
Earned a year, estimated$64,100Price if you pay yourself$11,777Program website, LVN to RN Nursing Transition at TEXARKANA CollegeMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $64,100
- Price if you pay yourself
- $11,777
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
Mena
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$44,500Price if you pay yourself$7,350Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $44,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $7,350
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse - AAS
East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
Forrest City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$47,800Price if you pay yourself$8,4008 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $47,800
- Price if you pay yourself
- $8,400
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 8
Nursing
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
Camden
Accredited school
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$58,500Price if you pay yourself$13,6146 students trained with WIOA funding
Program website, Nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) TechMore 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $58,500
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,614
- students trained with WIOA funding
- 6
Registered Nursing Associate of Applied Science
Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
Searcy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$50,600Price if you pay yourself$13,384More 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $50,600
- Price if you pay yourself
- $13,384
Nursing (Associate)
University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
Monticello
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$56,000Price if you pay yourself$21,816Program 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $56,000
- Price if you pay yourself
- $21,816
LPN/Paramedic to RN-Registered Nurse
SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
Pine Bluff
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$57,900Price if you pay yourself$5,345School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- $57,900
- Price if you pay yourself
- $5,345
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$23,147School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,147
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Paragould
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$23,147School 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
- Earned a year, estimated
- Not reported
- Price if you pay yourself
- $23,147
No programs match these filters.
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 it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?
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.78
GI Bill for RN programs
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.9
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
LPN or RN in Arkansas?
The programs Arkansas approved for workforce funding in each, side by side. The figures are the typical program's, as on the two pages.
| LPN | RNthis page | |
|---|---|---|
| Programs | 31 at 29 schools | 38 at 33 schools |
| Most cost, if you pay yourself | $7,980 to $12,890 | Two-year degrees$10,172 to $14,651Bachelor's degrees$25,662 to $38,941 |
| Length | Not reported | Not enough data |
| Finished the program | 65% | 49% |
| Working 6 months later | 65% | 71% |
| Earned a year, estimated | about $37,900 | about $56,000 |
| Trained with WIOA funding | at least 179 people | at least 169 people |
Already working as an LPN? 5 of the 38 RN programs in Arkansas are LPN-to-RN bridge programs, which lead to a two-year degree; most cost $11,777 to $23,147.
LPN vs RN nationwide: what each job does, the license exams and how to get from one to the other
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024. Earnings are the second quarter after leaving the program, times four.
Quick facts: RN programs in Arkansas
- programs with a price cost under $10,000
- 8 of 37
- lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
- 16th of 39
- other states where the typical program's graduates earned less
- 10 of 31
- RN programs here, against the typical state's 17
- 38 vs 17
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).
RN programs in Jonesboro, Memphis, Little Rock and other Arkansas cities
Choosing an area filters the program list above. 13 more programs are in 13 other areas, 14 in smaller cities and towns.
Other training in Arkansas
How RN programs compare with the rest of nursing and patient care: Nursing and patient care programs in Arkansas
- CDL training37 programs
- CNA classes29 programs
- Medical assistant training10 programs
- Phlebotomy training16 programs
- Welding classes57 programs
- HVAC training18 programs
- Medical billing and coding training15 programs
- LPN programs31 programs
- EMT classes28 programs
- Electrician training11 programs
- Dental assistant programs4 programs
- Auto mechanic classes19 programs
- Pharmacy technician training10 programs
- Plumbing school3 programs
- CNC machinist training7 programs
- Carpentry classes4 programs
- Heavy equipment operator training7 programs
- Diesel mechanic training15 programs
- Cybersecurity training7 programs
- IT training33 programs
- Cosmetology school2 programs
- EKG technician programs2 programs
- Massage therapy school1 program
- Paralegal programs1 program
- Fire academy4 programs
- Police academy8 programs
- Surgical tech programs11 programs
- Radiology tech programs8 programs
- Culinary school9 programs
- PTA programs4 programs
- Medical administrative assistant training6 programs
- Industrial maintenance technician training22 programs
- Early childhood education programs28 programs
- Aircraft mechanic school7 programs
- Supply chain and logistics training6 programs
- Hospitality management programs4 programs
- Coding and software development courses2 programs
- Lineman school1 program
- Sonography school3 programs
- Administrative assistant training16 programs
- Respiratory therapy programs5 programs
- Medical lab technician programs7 programs
- AutoCAD and drafting courses3 programs
- Digital marketing courses2 programs
- Web and graphic design courses7 programs
- Health information technology programs10 programs
- Vet tech programs2 programs
- Patient care technician training7 programs
- OTA programs4 programs
- Forklift certification1 program
- Healthcare administration programs2 programs
- Customer service training2 programs
- Flight school1 program
- Mental health technician training2 programs
- Human services programs2 programs
- Manufacturing technician training8 programs
- Electronics technician training7 programs
- Business administration programs26 programs
- Criminal justice programs23 programs
- Teacher assistant certification18 programs
- Auto body repair classes8 programs
- Masonry training1 program
- Construction training programs8 programs
- Dental hygiene programs2 programs
- Accounting and bookkeeping classes12 programs
- Project management certification1 program
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).10 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 the prices and results of Arkansas RN programs are measured
Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.
Sources for the facts about RN programs in Arkansas
Show the 10 sourcesHide the sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: U.S. Members
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- 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)
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
- 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