Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degree · University of Arkansas at Little Rock · Little Rock, AR

CIP 51.38

$66,420Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$81,694Median earnings 4 years after
$74,778Median earnings 5 years after
$16,975Median federal debt
164Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn a median of $66,420 one year after completing the program. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $80,813 four years after graduating (middle half: $61,109–$103,839). Median debt is $16,975, about 26% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's degree) at other Arkansas schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena
$78,213—
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport
$74,682$11,102
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$70,358$15,750
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville
$70,131—
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock
$68,834$12,415
National Park College
Hot Springs
$67,783$15,250
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton
$67,748$13,750
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
Bentonville
$67,192$13,938
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
$67,063$20,800
Jefferson Regional School of Nursing
Pine Bluff
$67,010$14,000
Black River Technical College
Pocahontas
$65,660$12,931
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College
Forrest City
$64,932$7,100
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville
$64,187$10,000
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home
$62,518$14,919
Ozarka College
Melbourne
$60,148$9,384

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from University of Arkansas at Little Rock make?

The median salary is $66,420 one year after graduation and $74,778 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $16,975.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.