University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Conway, AR (2026)
Conway, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs, with tuition ranging from $3,216 to $14,799 per year for indexed programs. Conway has a population of about 66,288. Median household income is $58,461 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $224,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Conway
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Conway. Distances are calculated from Conway city center.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Conway. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical College
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Baptist Health College Little Rock
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Arkansas State University-Beebe
Published tuition$3,216 - $14,799
Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Conway
Conway is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metro area (BLS area code 30780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arkansas statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $81,070 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $90,682 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,240 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $66,264 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $224,280 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $250,872 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | AR statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,680 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $141,700 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,370 | Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $39,564 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Conway at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,288 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $58,461 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Conway-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Sherwood, AR – 21.6 mi away (30,657 pop)
- Jacksonville, AR – 23.5 mi away (28,518 pop)
- North Little Rock, AR – 24.2 mi away (66,278 pop)
- Little Rock, AR – 25.0 mi away (442,554 pop)
- Cabot, AR – 26.0 mi away (25,797 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Conway, AR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Conway. The closest is University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton in Morrilton, AR (16.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University-Beebe (32.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Conway?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Conway are: Nurse Anesthetist ($224,280), Nurse Practitioner ($126,680), Registered Nurse ($81,070). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arkansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Sherwood instead of Conway?
Sherwood, AR is 21.6 miles from Conway and has its own set of local nursing programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Conway an affordable place to study nursing?
Conway’s median household income of $58,461 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Conway while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.