Nursing at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas

Helena, AR · Public · Associate Degree · Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

with a smaller student body of 595 in Helena, AR.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $78,213 at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas come in 13% above the national median of $69,474 for Nursing programs.

The 130.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. Trade programs often deliver strong ratios, and this one is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 39% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook for Nursing graduates.

Ranked #127 out of 947 programs, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas's Nursing program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

Nursing connects to 4 apprenticeship options. The earn-while-you-learn model can be a strong alternative or complement to a certificate program.

88 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
83
Low End
88
Score
89
High End
Earnings $78,213/yr (13% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (61% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (292,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$846K
1.8% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
131.0x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
6 of 6
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$6,460
Out-of-state: $10,540

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Nurse anesthetists $223,210 +8.6% 83%
Nurse practitioners $129,210 +40.1% 52%
Nurse midwives $128,790 +11.1% 61%
Nurse anesthetists
$223,210
+8.6% growth 83% AI-proof
Nurse practitioners
$129,210
+40.1% growth 52% AI-proof
Nurse midwives
$128,790
+11.1% growth 61% AI-proof

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Nursing Career Guide

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Nursing at Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?
This program scores 88/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Nursing nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, hands-on AI resilience, and solid financial return.
What's the AI risk for Nursing graduates from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?
The 39% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.
Why does Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas rank so high for Nursing?
Ranked #127 of 947 programs nationally, Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas lands in the top 25%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.
Can I learn Nursing through an apprenticeship instead of Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?
Beyond Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas's classroom route, 4 registered apprenticeships map to Nursing careers — including Home Health Director. Apprenticeships trade shorter program length for longer on-the-job training, typically 2-4 years.
What's the job market like for Nursing from Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas?
The career paths mapped to Nursing have roughly 292,500 combined annual openings nationally, making this a very large job market. Demand is driven by an aging population and expanding healthcare access.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →