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 programs

How 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

Are there free RN programs in Arkansas?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.³⁴⁵For a degree, the job center first looks at grants such as a federal Pell Grant; WIOA pays toward what they don't cover.⁵In program year 2024 it paid toward the training of at least 169 people at 15 of the 38 programs here.
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁶ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁵
Or pay yourself. Two-year degrees here mostly cost $10,172 to $14,651.Bachelor's degrees here mostly cost $25,662 to $38,941.

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

All 38 RN programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

38 programs

RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing BS
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr), JonesboroRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$65,500
Price if you pay yourself
$38,775
students trained with WIOA funding
4
RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing BS
ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1
West Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1, West MemphisRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$58,900
Price if you pay yourself
$22,292
RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing
Arkansas Tech University (ATU)
Russellville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas Tech University (ATU), RussellvilleRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$45,600
Price if you pay yourself
$52,576
students trained with WIOA funding
27
RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridEducation and courses
Nursing - BS
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
Fort Smith
Accredited school
Education and courses
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS), Fort SmithRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$35,500
Price if you pay yourself
$35,774
students trained with WIOA funding
8
School website, Nursing - BS at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses
Registered Nursing
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock
Accredited school
Education and courses
Baptist Health College Little Rock, Little RockRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$53,500
Price if you pay yourself
$4,393
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Registered Nursing at Baptist Health College Little Rock
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing AASN
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Jonesboro (4 Yr), JonesboroRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$55,600
Price if you pay yourself$19,387
4 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
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing - AAS
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado
El Dorado
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
SOUTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SACC) - EAST & WEST El Dorado, El DoradoRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
Ozark
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus, OzarkRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$49,000
Price if you pay yourself
$9,843
Program website, Registered Nursing at Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus
RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing-Bachelor
Southern Arkansas University (Sau)- Magnolia
Magnolia
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Southern Arkansas University (Sau)- Magnolia, MagnoliaRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$20,700
Price if you pay yourself
Not reported
RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses
Registered Nurse
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
Bentonville
Accredited school
Education and courses
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC), BentonvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$61,400
Price if you pay yourself
$6,650
students trained with WIOA funding
8
Program website, Registered Nurse at NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
RN bachelor's degree (BSN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Little Rock
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
UNIVERSITY of Arkansas Medical Sciences (UAMS), Little RockRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$70,000
Price if you pay yourself
$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
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB), BatesvilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$48,800
Price if you pay yourself
$8,618
students trained with WIOA funding
10
School website, Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing at Univ of Arkansas Community College - Batesville (UACCB)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nurse
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas)
Malvern
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas State Univerity (Asu) - Three Rivers (Fmrly College Of Ouachitas), MalvernRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
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)
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nurse - Associate Degree
TEXARKANA College
Texarkana, TX
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
TEXARKANA College, Texarkana, TXRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$61,400
Price if you pay yourself
$12,303
School website, Nurse - Associate Degree at TEXARKANA College
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses
Registered Nursing (Associates of Applied Science)
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
Harrison
Accredited school
Education and courses
North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus), HarrisonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$59,500
Price if you pay yourself
$13,280
students trained with WIOA funding
19
Program website, Registered Nursing (Associates of Applied Science) at North Arkansas College - Nac (North Campus And South Campus)
RN bachelor's degree (BSN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nurse
University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
Monticello
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM), MonticelloRN bachelor's degree (BSN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$31,200
Price if you pay yourself
$38,996
Program website, Registered Nurse at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing AAS
ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1
West Memphis
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
ARKANSAS State University (ASU) - MSCC1, West MemphisRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$92,300
Price if you pay yourself$12,310
More 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
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
National Park College (Npc)
Hot Springs
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
National Park College (Npc), Hot SpringsRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$50,200
Price if you pay yourself
$15,688
School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at National Park College (Npc)
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nurse
University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht)
Hope
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University Of Arkansas Community College - Hope/Texarkana(Uaht), HopeRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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)
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing-AAS
PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA)
Stuttgart
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
PHILLIPS Community College of the Univ. of Arkansas (PCCCUA), StuttgartRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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)
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
Newport
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr), NewportRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$60,000
Price if you pay yourself
$10,687
students trained with WIOA funding
10
Program website, Registered Nursing at Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Newport 2 Yr)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridPrerequisite courses
Registered Nurse
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr)
Marked Tree
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Marked Tree 2 Yr), Marked TreeRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
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)
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr)
Jonesboro
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas State University (Asu) - Newport (Jonesboro 2 Yr), JonesboroRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridEducation and courses
Registered Nursing
PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
Helena
Accredited school
Education and courses
PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA), HelenaRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$26,500
Price if you pay yourself
$12,882
students trained with WIOA funding
8
Program website, Registered Nursing at PHILLIPS COMMUNITY COLLEGE UNIV OF AR (PCCUA)
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
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH), Mountain HomeLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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)
RN associate degree (ADN)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing (RN) AAS
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), PocahontasRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$25,361
students trained with WIOA funding
36
School website, Registered Nursing (RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
AAS Nursing - RN
Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
Blytheville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc), BlythevilleRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$73,400
Price if you pay yourself
$13,123
students trained with WIOA funding
5
School website, AAS Nursing - RN at Arkansas Northeastern College (Anc)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Ozarka College
Melbourne
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Ozarka College, MelbourneRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$52,500
Price if you pay yourself
$10,500
students trained with WIOA funding
10
School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Ozarka College
RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses
Registered Nursing (AAS)
University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm)
Morrilton
Accredited school
Education and courses
University Of Arkansas Community College - Morrilton (Uaccm), MorriltonRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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)
LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
LVN to RN Nursing Transition
TEXARKANA College
Texarkana, TX
Accredited school
Education and courses
TEXARKANA College, Texarkana, TXLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$64,100
Price if you pay yourself
$11,777
Program website, LVN to RN Nursing Transition at TEXARKANA College
RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm)
Mena
Accredited school
Education and courses
University Of Arkansas Community College - Rich Mountain (Uaccrm), MenaRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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)
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse - AAS
East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
Forrest City
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
East Arkansas Community College (Eacc), Forrest CityRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$47,800
Price if you pay yourself
$8,400
students trained with WIOA funding
8
School website, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse - AAS at East Arkansas Community College (Eacc)
RN associate degree (ADN)In personEducation and courses
Nursing
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
Camden
Accredited school
Education and courses
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech, CamdenRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
$58,500
Price if you pay yourself
$13,614
students trained with WIOA funding
6
Program website, Nursing at Southern Arkansas University (SAU) Tech
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing Associate of Applied Science
Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus
Searcy
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Arkansas State University Beebe Searcy Campus, SearcyRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$50,600
Price if you pay yourself
$13,384
RN associate degree (ADN)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nursing (Associate)
University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
Monticello
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM), MonticelloRN associate degree (ADN) · Accredited schoolHybrid · 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
Earned a year, estimated
$56,000
Price if you pay yourself
$21,816
Program website, Nursing (Associate) at University of Arkansas At Monticello (UAM)
LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
LPN/Paramedic to RN-Registered Nurse
SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK)
Pine Bluff
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
SOUTHEAST Arkansas College (SEARK), Pine BluffLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
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)
LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Pocahontas
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), PocahontasLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$23,147
School website, Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
LPN to RN bridge (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)
Paragould
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
BLACK River Technical College (BRTC), ParagouldLPN to RN bridge (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn 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
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
$23,147
School website, Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS at BLACK River Technical College (BRTC)

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

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

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RN programs in Arkansas

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All 38 RN programs in Arkansas approved for WIOA funding

Nursing BS

Nursing BS

Nursing

Nursing - BS

Registered Nursing

Nursing AASN

Nursing - AAS

Registered Nursing

Nursing-Bachelor

Registered Nurse

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

Nurse - Associate Degree

Registered Nursing (Associates of Applied Science)

Registered Nurse

Nursing AAS

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Nursing-AAS

Registered Nursing

Registered Nurse

Registered Nursing

Registered Nursing

Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing LPN/Param

Registered Nursing (RN) AAS

AAS Nursing - RN

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Registered Nursing (AAS)

LVN to RN Nursing Transition

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse - AAS

Nursing

Registered Nursing Associate of Applied Science

Nursing (Associate)

LPN/Paramedic to RN-Registered Nurse

Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS

Registered Nursing (LPN to RN) AAS

How to pay for RN programs in Arkansas

WIOA funding can pay for RN programs in Arkansas

Financial aid and grants for RN programs

GI Bill for RN programs

LPN or RN in Arkansas?

Quick facts: RN programs in Arkansas

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

Other training in Arkansas

Where the Arkansas RN program numbers come from

Which Arkansas RN programs are on this list?

How the prices and results of Arkansas RN programs are measured

Sources for the facts about RN programs in Arkansas