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Top MSN Programs in Arkansas

Master's degrees in nursing: nurse practitioner, education, leadership, informatics and entry-level tracks.

8 schools in Arkansas reported MSN-level nursing awards to IPEDS or have a verified MSN program profile. MSN Programs in all states

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: IPEDS (U.S. Dept. of Education) / CCNE directory / ACEN directory

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8 schools

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Schools (8)

Arkansas State University campus

Arkansas State University

PublicUniversityJonesboro, AR

Arkansas State University is a public university in Jonesboro, AR. It reported 492 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

ADN, BSN, MSN, Post-Master's-FNP, DNP, Doctorate-CRNA

ACEN: DNP, BSN, ADN, MSN

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Arkansas Tech University campus

Arkansas Tech University

PublicUniversityRussellville, AR

Arkansas Tech University is a public university in Russellville, AR. It reported 189 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

CNA, LPN/LVN, ADN, BSN, MSN-Leadership

ACEN: BSN, MSN

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Harding University

Private nonprofitUniversitySearcy, AR

Harding University is a private nonprofit university in Searcy, AR. It reported 65 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-Leadership

CCNE: BSN, MSN, Post-Master's

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Henderson State University campus

Henderson State University

PublicUniversityArkadelphia, AR

Henderson State University is a public university in Arkadelphia, AR. It reported 71 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN

CCNE: BSN, MSN

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University of Arkansas campus

University of Arkansas

PublicUniversityFayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas is a public university in Fayetteville, AR. It reported 361 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, Post-Master's, DNP

CCNE: BSN, DNP, MSN

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

PublicSpecialized institutionLittle Rock, AR

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public specialized institution in Little Rock, AR. It reported 175 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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University of Arkansas Grantham

PublicUniversityLittle Rock, AR

University of Arkansas Grantham is a public university in Little Rock, AR. It reported 26 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, MSN-Leadership

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University of Central Arkansas campus

University of Central Arkansas

PublicUniversityConway, AR

University of Central Arkansas is a public university in Conway, AR. It reported 140 nursing awards (LPN level and above) to IPEDS for 2023-24.

Nursing awards reported to IPEDS (2023-24)

BSN, MSN, DNP

CCNE: BSN, MSN, DNP, Post-Master's

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