Arkansas State University-Newport
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Jonesboro, AR (2026)
Jonesboro, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Jonesboro has a population of about 79,187. Median household income is $52,559 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Anesthetist at a median $224,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Jonesboro
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Jonesboro. Distances are calculated from Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Black River Technical College
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Arkansas Northeastern College
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University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Jonesboro
Jonesboro is part of the Jonesboro, AR metro area (BLS area code 27860). 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 | $78,940 | Jonesboro, AR | $91,898 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $50,980 | Jonesboro, AR | $59,348 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $224,280 | AR statewide | $261,094 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | AR statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $126,760 | Jonesboro, AR | $147,567 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,210 | Jonesboro, AR | $40,990 |
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.
Jonesboro at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,187 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,559 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 29.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 85.9 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Craighead County | 6,046 workers, 25 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Jonesboro-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Paragould, AR – 18.7 mi away (26,617 pop)
- West Memphis, AR – 53.5 mi away (25,284 pop)
- Atoka, TN – 57.2 mi away (20,478 pop)
- Bartlett, TN – 63.1 mi away (58,622 pop)
- Memphis, TN – 63.3 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Jonesboro, AR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Jonesboro. The closest is Arkansas State University-Newport in Newport, AR (31.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University Mid-South (53.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Jonesboro?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Jonesboro are: Nurse Anesthetist ($224,280), Nurse Practitioner ($126,760), Registered Nurse ($78,940). 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 Paragould instead of Jonesboro?
Paragould, AR is 18.7 miles from Jonesboro 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 Jonesboro an affordable place to study nursing?
Jonesboro’s median household income of $52,559 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jonesboro 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.