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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.

29programs
27schools
$43,368median 1-yr earnings
$11,690median debt
SchoolCityProgramCredentialCompleters/yr1-yr earningsMedian debtMonthly payment*
NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate63$68,667––
Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate28$62,271––
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate26$58,674$38,124$433
Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate85$53,712$19,750$224
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate degree32$46,677$11,690$133
National Park CollegeHot Springs, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate22$43,746$11,000$125
South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate57$43,368$17,025$193
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate17$43,035––
Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate33$40,392––
Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate92$40,389$11,000$125
University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate41$38,949––
Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate267$38,255$13,800$157
Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate119$33,698$8,147$93
Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate60not reported$16,352$186
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate61not reported$10,625$121
University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate89not reported––
University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate67not reported$8,287$94
Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate17not reported––
Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate32not reported––
North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate70not reported$13,700$156
Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate172not reported$17,000$193
Ozarka CollegeMelbourne, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate141not reported––
University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate128not reported$11,070$126
Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate4not reported––
Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate69not reported$8,937$102
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate77not reported––
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsAssociate degree–not reported––
Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate30not reported––
University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, ARPractical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsCertificate14not 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.

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All Arkansas programs · Nursing Assistant & Practical Nursing (CNA/LPN) nationwide

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.