Median Earnings (1yr)
$98,354
26th percentile (40th in AR)
Sample Size
32
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Harding University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Harding University graduates earn $98k, placing them in the 26th percentile of all registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Arkansas

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing masters's programs at peer institutions in Arkansas (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Harding University$98,354
Arkansas State University$117,929$149,066
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences$101,364$105,723
University of Central Arkansas$99,327$100,815
National Median$106,264

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
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro
$7,754$117,929
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock
$101,364
University of Central Arkansas
Conway
$10,118$99,327

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 Harding University, approximately 19% 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.