Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Bachelor's degree · Harding University · Searcy, AR

CIP 51.38

$69,743Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,872Median earnings 4 years after
$69,427Median earnings 5 years after
$29,000Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at Harding University earn a median of $69,743 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $88,910 four years after graduating (middle half: $67,853–$114,470). Median debt is $29,000, about 42% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

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

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Little Rock
$78,898$20,000
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$73,423$21,222
Henderson State University
Arkadelphia
$72,326$15,286
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
$72,043$19,500
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$70,636$19,250
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith
$69,618$20,413
Arkansas Tech University
Russellville
$68,794$17,650
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
$67,343$29,000
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock
$67,337$14,000
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff
$67,231—
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Magnolia
$67,213$19,500
University of Arkansas at Monticello
Monticello
$63,323—

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing graduates from Harding University make?

The median salary is $69,743 one year after graduation and $69,427 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $29,000.

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