CNA & LPN programs in Arkansas
29 CNA & LPN programs at 27 Arkansas schools are in the federal data. Where earnings are reported (13 programs), the state median is $43,368 one year after completion, 13% below the national median of $49,998. Median borrower debt is $11,690.
| School | City | Program | Credential | Completers/yr | 1-yr earnings | Median debt | Monthly payment* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 63 | $68,667 | – | – |
| Northwest Technical Institute | Springdale, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 28 | $62,271 | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College | North Little Rock, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 26 | $58,674 | $38,124 | $433 |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 85 | $53,712 | $19,750 | $224 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | 32 | $46,677 | $11,690 | $133 |
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 22 | $43,746 | $11,000 | $125 |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 57 | $43,368 | $17,025 | $193 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 17 | $43,035 | – | – |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 33 | $40,392 | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 92 | $40,389 | $11,000 | $125 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 41 | $38,949 | – | – |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 267 | $38,255 | $13,800 | $157 |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 119 | $33,698 | $8,147 | $93 |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 60 | not reported | $16,352 | $186 |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 61 | not reported | $10,625 | $121 |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Monticello, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 89 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 67 | not reported | $8,287 | $94 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 17 | not reported | – | – |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 32 | not reported | – | – |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 70 | not reported | $13,700 | $156 |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 172 | not reported | $17,000 | $193 |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 141 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton | Morrilton, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 128 | not reported | $11,070 | $126 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 4 | not reported | – | – |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 69 | not reported | $8,937 | $102 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 77 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Associate degree | – | not reported | – | – |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 30 | not reported | – | – |
| University of Arkansas-Fort Smith | Fort Smith, AR | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | Certificate | 14 | not reported | – | – |
*Scorecard's estimated monthly payment on the median debt over 10 years. “Not reported” means the Department suppressed or did not publish the figure.
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Before you choose a CNA & LPN school in Arkansas
Nurse aides are listed on a state registry after passing a state competency exam; federal rules set minimum training for aides in nursing homes and states can require more. LPNs must pass the NCLEX-PN and be licensed by the state board of nursing.
- Is the program approved by my state's nursing board?
- What is the NCLEX-PN pass rate (LPN) or state-exam pass rate (CNA)?
- Where are clinical hours completed?
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study and Institution files (release dated 10/15/2026). Earnings are median annual earnings of completers working and not enrolled one year after finishing; debt is median federal loan debt of borrowers; both describe past cohorts and small programs are suppressed by the Department. See our methodology.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best-paying CNA & LPN program in Arkansas?
By reported one-year earnings, NorthWest Arkansas Community College leads at $68,667 in the certificate program, but compare cost and local jobs too.
How many CNA & LPN programs are in Arkansas?
The Scorecard lists 29 certificate or associate programs in this field at 27 schools in Arkansas.