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

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing associates's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (27 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas$60,323
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas$78,213
Arkansas State University-Newport$74,682$63,775$18,3750.25
Arkansas State University$70,358$61,180$25,7500.37
Arkansas Northeastern College$70,131$61,616$9,4470.13
Baptist Health College Little Rock$68,834$23,3580.34
National Median$68,409$20,7510.30

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Programs in Arkansas

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Arkansas schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
Helena
$3,230$78,213
Arkansas State University-Newport
Newport
$2,856$74,682$18,375
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$7,754$70,358$25,750
Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville
$2,570$70,131$9,447
Baptist Health College Little Rock
Little Rock
$13,593$68,834$23,358

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 Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas, approximately 35% 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.