Top ADN Programs in Arkansas
Associate degree programs (ADN, ASN, AAS in Nursing) that prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN.
26 schools in Arkansas reported ADN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified ADN program profile. ADN / ASN Programs in all states
Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026
Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / ACEN directory
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Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected
Schools (26)
| School | Location | Ownership | Nursing awards / programs | Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro, AR | Public | ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA | ACEN |
| Arkansas State University Three Rivers | Malvern, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Arkansas State University-Beebe | Beebe, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Newport, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Arkansas Tech University | Russellville, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership | ACEN |
| Baptist Health College Little Rock | Little Rock, AR | Private nonprofit | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| East Arkansas Community College | Forrest City, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Jefferson Regional School of Nursing | Pine Bluff, AR | Private nonprofit | ADN | — |
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| North Arkansas College | Harrison, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College | Bentonville, AR | Public | CNA, ADN | ACEN (candidate) |
| Ozarka College | Melbourne, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas | Helena, AR | Public | LPN/LVN, ADN | ACEN |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | Public | CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN | — |