Northwest Technical Institute
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Best Online Nursing Programs in Siloam Springs, AR (2026)
Siloam Springs, Arkansas has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs. Siloam Springs has a population of about 18,096. Median household income is $65,725 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area, the top-earning nursing-related role is Nurse Practitioner at a median $127,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Nursing Schools to Siloam Springs
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer nursing programs near Siloam Springs. Distances are calculated from Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
NorthWest Arkansas Community College
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Northeast Technology Center
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Crowder College
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Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Arkansas schools on the Arkansas nursing page.
Nursing Wages Near Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs is part of the Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR metro area (BLS area code 22220). 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 | $77,910 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $85,241 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,970 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $67,801 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $86,170 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $94,278 |
| Nurse Midwife | N/A | AR statewide | – |
| Nurse Practitioner | $127,380 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $139,365 |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,820 | Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $39,190 |
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.
Siloam Springs at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,096 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,725 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Nursing-related employment in Benton County | 5,425 workers, 60 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Siloam Springs-Area Cities With Nursing Programs
- Bentonville, AR – 20.7 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Springdale, AR – 20.9 mi away (78,557 pop)
- Fayetteville, AR – 21.8 mi away (336,152 pop)
- Rogers, AR – 23.1 mi away (65,021 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 24.4 mi away (28,406 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited nursing schools are near Siloam Springs, AR?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering nursing programs near Siloam Springs. The closest is Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale, AR (23.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indian Capital Technology Center-Muskogee (51.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying nursing roles near Siloam Springs?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying nursing-related roles near Siloam Springs are: Nurse Practitioner ($127,380), Nurse Anesthetist ($86,170), Registered Nurse ($77,910). 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 Bentonville instead of Siloam Springs?
Bentonville, AR is 20.7 miles from Siloam Springs 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 Siloam Springs an affordable place to study nursing?
Siloam Springs’s median household income of $65,725 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Siloam Springs 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.