Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University is a public four-year institution located in Jonesboro, Arkansas, within a small city setting. The university enrolls 18,471 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 53.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023), and its retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

Arkansas State University offers a wide range of health sciences and engineering programs across multiple credential levels. Certificate programs include Occupational Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Physical Therapy Assistant. Associate-level programs are available in Engineering/Industrial Management, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist. Bachelor's-level programs include Engineering/Industrial Management, Athletic Training/Trainer, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

As one of Arkansas's largest universities, Arkansas State University in Jonesboro serves students across the mid-South region. Its extensive health sciences programs and engineering technology offerings make it a significant provider of healthcare and technical workforce training in northeast Arkansas.