by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Harding ranks in comparison to other schools with nursing programs.
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The bachelor's program at Harding was ranked #614 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 289 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 341 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 422 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 614 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Harding University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 23 students received their master’s degree in nursing from Harding. This makes it the #350 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of nursing students who receive their bachelor's degree at Harding is $69,743. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the nursing program at Harding is $360 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Harding paid an average of $808 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $24,240 | $24,240 |
| Fees | $648 | $648 |
| Books and Supplies | $512 | $512 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,940 | $9,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,958 | $3,958 |
Learn more about Harding tuition and fees.
Of the 46 nursing students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Harding, about 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 91% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a bachelor's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Harding 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 Harding Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at Harding make a median salary of $98,354. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $106,154.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a master's degree in nursing from Harding. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Harding University with a master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Harding University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication Sciences | 40 |
| Allied Health Professions | 36 |
| Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences | 36 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 33 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 6 |