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Accredited nursing schools in Arkansas

40 accredited schools in Arkansas offer nursing and patient care programs approved for WIOA funding

These schools are on the US Department of Education's list of accredited schools, and Arkansas has approved their programs for workforce funding. Between them they offer 92 of the 105 nursing and patient care programs on the state's list.

The Department doesn't accredit schools itself. It reviews accrediting agencies and lists the ones it recognizes as reliable judges of the quality of the education they accredit.1 Each school below names its accreditor, the year it was first accredited where the list records it, and its next review.

WIOA funding doesn't require accreditation. Besides colleges, a state can approve other public and private training providers,2 so many short courses come from schools that aren't on the Department's list. Their programs and results are on each field's page.

Nursing and patient care programs in Arkansas, every school, with costs and results

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Accredited RN programs in Arkansas

All 33 schools with RN programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer all 38 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 23 accredited schools

  • Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus

    Searcy, listed as Arkansas State University - Beebe

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1971, next review 2032

    1 program

  • Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH)

    Mountain Home, listed as Arkansas State University Mountain Home

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2028

    1 program

  • Arkansas Tech University (ATU)

    Russellville, listed as Arkansas Tech University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1930, next review 2031

    Accredited program here Nursing: baccalaureate program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus

    Ozark, listed as Arkansas Tech University

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1930, next review 2031

    Accredited program here Nursing: baccalaureate program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Paragould

    Paragould, listed as Black River Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1997, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Baptist Health College Little Rock

    Little Rock

    Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schoolsnext review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Forrest City, listed as University of Arkansas - East Arkansas Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1979, next review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • National Park College (Npc)

    Hot Springs, listed as National Park College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

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

    Harrison, listed as North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)

    Bentonville, listed as NorthWest Arkansas Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • Ozarka College

    Melbourne

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA) - Helena

    Helena, listed as Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA) - Stuttgart

    Stuttgart, listed as Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

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

    El Dorado, listed as South Arkansas College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

  • SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)

    Pine Bluff, listed as Southeast Arkansas College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2026

    1 program

  • Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech

    Camden, listed as Southern Arkansas University Tech

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • Southern Arkansas University (Sau)- Magnolia

    Magnolia, listed as Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    Accredited program here Nursing: baccalaureate program (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)

    Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

  • Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)

    Batesville, listed as University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    Accredited program here Nursing: associate degree programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

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

    Hope, listed as University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)

    Morrilton, listed as University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)

    Mena, listed as University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)

    Fort Smith, listed as University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited program here Nursing: nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)

    1 program

Accredited LPN programs in Arkansas

All 29 schools with LPN programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer all 31 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 19 accredited schools

  • BLACK River Technical College (BRTC) - Pocahontas

    Pocahontas, listed as Black River Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1997, next review 2029

    1 program

  • Baptist Health College Little Rock

    Little Rock

    Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schoolsnext review 2030

    Accredited program here Nursing: practical nursing programs (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)

    1 program

  • East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)

    Forrest City, listed as University of Arkansas - East Arkansas Community College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionsince 1979, next review 2030

    1 program

  • Indian Capital Technology Center (Ictech) - Sallisaw Campus

    Sallisaw, listed as Indian Capital Technology Center - Sallisaw

    Accredited by Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Educationsince 1979

    1 program

  • NORTHWEST Technical Institute (NWTI)

    Springdale, listed as Northwest Technical Institute

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2003, next review 2030

    1 program

  • National Park College (Npc)

    Hot Springs, listed as National Park College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

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

    Harrison, listed as North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Ozarka College

    Melbourne

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA) - Helena

    Helena, listed as Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

  • PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA) - Stuttgart

    Stuttgart, listed as Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2036

    1 program

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

    El Dorado, listed as South Arkansas College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2027

    1 program

  • Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech

    Camden, listed as Southern Arkansas University Tech

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

  • TEXARKANA College

    Texarkana

    Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegessince 1931, next review 2031

    1 program

  • Uam College Of Technology - Mcgehee

    McGehee, listed as University of Arkansas at Monticello

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)

    Batesville, listed as University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

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

    Hope, listed as University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)

    Morrilton, listed as University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

  • University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)

    Mena, listed as University of Arkansas Rich Mountain

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    1 program

  • UofA - PULASKI TECHNICAL COLLEGE

    North Little Rock, listed as University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2030

    1 program

Accredited CNA programs in Arkansas

16 of the 26 schools with CNA programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer 18 of the 29 programs. See these programs with prices and results · Other states

Show the other 6 accredited schools

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

    Harrison, listed as North Arkansas College of the University of Arkansas

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2029

    1 program

  • Ozarka College

    Melbourne

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • Uam College Of Technology - Crossett

    Crossett, listed as University of Arkansas at Monticello

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2035

    Accredited by Council on Occupational Educationsince 2005, next review 2010

    1 program

  • Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)

    Batesville, listed as University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2033

    1 program

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

    Hope, listed as University of Arkansas Community College at Hope-Texarkana

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2031

    1 program

  • University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)

    Morrilton, listed as University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

    Accredited by Higher Learning Commissionnext review 2032

    1 program

Accredited patient care technician programs in Arkansas

5 of the 7 schools with patient care technician programs on Arkansas's list are accredited. They offer 5 of the 7 programs. See these programs with prices and results

How we matched Arkansas's schools to the accreditation list

Which schools are counted?

Schools with programs Arkansas approved for WIOA funding in nursing and patient care, from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).3 The two lists share no ID number, so we matched each school by its website and name in the same state, and checked every unclear case by hand. A school that only hosts a college's classes doesn't count as the college. Where we couldn't tell, the school is left out.

How current is the accreditation?

We read the Department's list of October 24, 2026 and count only current accreditation. The Department notes that agencies report this information, that it isn't audited, and that the agency itself has the latest status.1 Before you enroll, check the school's standing with its accreditor.

Sources for the accreditation facts about Arkansas

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  1. US Department of Education, Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), data files of 2026-10-24
  2. 20 CFR 680.410, What is an eligible training provider? (eCFR)
  3. 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