by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how ATU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in practical nursing.
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The bachelor's program at ATU was ranked #23 on College Factual's Best Schools for practical nursing list.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ATU paid an average of $500 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $250 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,995 | $11,989 |
| Fees | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,852 | $9,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,094 | $4,094 |
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ATU does not offer an online option for its practical nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ATU Online Learning page.
Of the 38 students who earned an associate's degree in Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants from ATU in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at ATU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 79% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Arkansas Tech University with a associate's in practical nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 320 |
| Nursing | 140 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 124 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 87 |
| Allied Health Professions | 71 |
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More about our data sources and methodologies.