by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UAFS ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #1,337 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #11 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 779 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 1,337 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 69 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 111 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAFS is $69,618. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAFS was $474 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $188 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
Learn more about UAFS tuition and fees.
The nursing program at UAFS awarded 69 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 10% of these degrees went to men with the other 90% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
UAFS does not offer an online option for its nursing bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAFS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Dental Support Services | 16 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.