27 schools · Arkansas
LPN and CNA programs in Arkansas
27 schools in Arkansas offer LPN and CNA programs (26 of them public), with 27 certificate and 1 associate programs between them. Graduates of the typical certificate program here earned $43,202 a year after finishing, compared with $49,356 nationally.
All LPN and CNA programs in Arkansas
Sorted by earnings one year after graduation. Click a heading to sort; tuition is the school's yearly tuition and fees (2025-26), in-state for public schools.
| School | Type | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt | School tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 63 | $68,667 | n/a | n/a | $4,380 |
| Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale, AR | Public technical school | Certificate | 27 | $62,271 | $49,676 | n/a | $6,440 |
| University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 4 | $58,674 | $58,471 | $20,000 | $5,208 |
| Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock, AR | Nonprofit trade school | Certificate | 105 | $53,712 | $51,311 | $9,500 | $15,450 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | Public technical school | Associate degree | 37 | $46,677 | $60,353 | n/a | $8,901 |
| National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 30 | $43,746 | $54,372 | $8,125 | $5,600 |
| South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 44 | $43,368 | $49,554 | $12,501 | $3,516 |
| University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 43 | $43,035 | n/a | n/a | $3,390 |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 29 | $40,392 | n/a | n/a | $4,470 |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 70 | $40,389 | $43,424 | $11,000 | $3,360 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 34 | $38,949 | $55,993 | n/a | $3,864 |
| Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 218 | $38,255 | $55,886 | $8,750 | $3,432 |
| Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 88 | $33,698 | $57,058 | n/a | $4,896 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 101 | n/a | $62,770 | $7,500 | $3,878 |
| Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 99 | n/a | $53,788 | $12,836 | $3,360 |
| North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 61 | n/a | $52,117 | $10,500 | $3,840 |
| University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 33 | n/a | $46,745 | n/a | $3,750 |
| Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 12 | n/a | $44,670 | n/a | $3,470 |
| Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 27 | n/a | $35,042 | n/a | $2,960 |
| Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 19 | n/a | $29,201 | $6,899 | $4,282 |
| Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $3,264 |
| Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 207 | n/a | n/a | $9,500 | $3,976 |
| Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR | Public technical school | Certificate | 136 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $8,901 |
| Ozarka CollegeMelbourne, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 148 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,030 |
| Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $5,190 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, AR | Public community or technical college | Certificate | 77 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $4,120 |
| University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR | Public technical school | Certificate | 101 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $9,617 |
| University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR | Community college | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $7,888 |
Cities with the most programs: Bentonville (1), Springdale (1), North Little Rock (1), Little Rock (1), Russellville (1), Hot Springs (1), El Dorado (1), Forrest City (1), De Queen (1), Mountain Home (1), Mena (1), Newport (1).
What counts: practical and vocational nursing (LPN, LVN) and nursing assistants (CNA).
Frequently asked questions
How many LPN and CNA programs are in Arkansas?
27 schools in Arkansas awarded LPN and CNA certificates or associate degrees recently, according to the U.S. Department of Education: 27 certificate and 1 associate programs.
Which LPN and CNA program in Arkansas has the highest earnings?
NorthWest Arkansas Community College in Bentonville, where certificate graduates earned a median of $68,667 one year after finishing (programs with at least 5 graduates).
What is the cheapest LPN and CNA school in Arkansas?
By yearly tuition and fees, Arkansas Northeastern College in Blytheville charges $2,960 (2025-26, in-state). Program fees, tools and licensing exams can add to that, so ask the school.
How much do LPN and CNA graduates make in Arkansas?
The typical certificate program in Arkansas reported median earnings of $43,202 one year after graduation and $51,714 four years after, for graduates who received federal aid and were working.
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LPN and CNA programs nationwide
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (institution and field of study files), data release of October 15, 2026. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working, not enrolled. What each figure covers.