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CNA & Practical Nursing (LPN/LVN) programs in Arkansas

We found 27 cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs at 27 schools in Arkansas. 26 are at public schools; 27 offer a certificate and 2 an associate degree. Median school-wide tuition and fees: $4,030 a year (from 27 schools reporting). Median earnings one year after finishing: $32,830 (10 programs reporting). Most programs are in Batesville (1), Beebe (1), Bentonville (1). We also track 4 scholarships that cover this trade. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Oct 2026 release). Program lists show certificate and associate programs reported to the Department; schools that don't take federal aid may be missing.

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All programs (27)

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University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,750 · Average net price: $5,456

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Arkansas State University-Beebe

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,360 · Average net price: $8,761

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NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,380 · Average net price: $4,139

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Arkansas Northeastern College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $2,960 · Average net price: $4,778 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $23,121

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Southern Arkansas University Tech

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,190 · Average net price: $8,799

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Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,470 · Average net price: $2,141

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South Arkansas College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,516 · Average net price: $5,607 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $34,943

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University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,390 · Average net price: $5,110

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University of Arkansas-Fort Smith

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $7,888 · Average net price: $9,653

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North Arkansas College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,840 · Average net price: $10,135

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Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,470 · Average net price: $5,957

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University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Certificate & Associate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,120 · Average net price: $4,978

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National Park College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,600 · Average net price: $8,864 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $40,142

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Baptist Health College Little Rock

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Private nonprofit

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $15,450 · Average net price: Not reported · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,553

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Arkansas State University Three Rivers

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,976 · Average net price: $8,518

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Ozarka College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,030 · Average net price: $4,182

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University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,864 · Average net price: $4,496 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $26,896

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University of Arkansas at Monticello

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $9,617 · Average net price: $15,990 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $17,001

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University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,878 · Average net price: $9,876

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Arkansas State University-Mountain Home

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,360 · Average net price: $7,708 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $24,761

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Arkansas State University-Newport

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,432 · Average net price: $8,534 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $30,718

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University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $5,208 · Average net price: $11,354 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $44,847

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Southeast Arkansas College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,282 · Average net price: $20,722

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Black River Technical College

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $4,896 · Average net price: $2,472

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Arkansas Tech University

Certificate & Associate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $8,901 · Average net price: $11,332

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Northwest Technical Institute

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $6,440 · Average net price: $13,372 · Median earnings 1 yr after: $38,096

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Arkansas State University Mid-South

Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants · Public

Tuition & fees (school-wide, per year): $3,264 · Average net price: $5,172

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Frequently asked questions

How many cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs are in Arkansas?

We found 27 certificate or associate programs at 27 schools in Arkansas in College Scorecard data, 26 of them at public schools.

What are the lowest-tuition cna & practical nursing (lpn/lvn) programs in Arkansas?

By school-wide yearly tuition and fees: Arkansas Northeastern College (Blytheville, $2,960); Arkansas State University Mid-South (West Memphis, $3,264); Arkansas State University-Beebe (Beebe, $3,360). Program costs can differ, so ask each school for the program's total cost.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, which lists programs at schools that take part in federal student aid. Confirm details, licensing and current enrollment with the school.