Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants at Arkansas Northeastern College
Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings Distribution
How Arkansas Northeastern College graduates compare to all programs nationally
Arkansas Northeastern College graduates earn $25k, placing them in the 5th percentile of all practical nursing, vocational nursing and nursing assistants certificate programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants certificate's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (28 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Northeastern College | $24,580 | $24,972 | — | — |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | $48,332 | $47,687 | $22,750 | 0.47 |
| Northwest Technical Institute | $47,715 | — | — | — |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | $44,546 | — | $15,968 | 0.36 |
| National Park College | $42,364 | $39,075 | $13,898 | 0.33 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | $39,979 | $42,042 | $11,300 | 0.28 |
| National Median | $44,134 | — | $14,803 | 0.34 |
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Programs in Arkansas
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baptist Health College Little Rock Little Rock | $13,593 | $48,332 | $22,750 |
| Northwest Technical Institute Springdale | $5,184 | $47,715 | — |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe Beebe | $3,216 | $44,546 | $15,968 |
| National Park College Hot Springs | $5,600 | $42,364 | $13,898 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport Newport | $2,856 | $39,979 | $11,300 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Arkansas Northeastern College, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 17 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.