CRNA - DNP Program Statistics

Arkansas State University Nurse Anesthesia Option graduated its first class in 2005. Since then, the Option has graduated >600 students. The most recent cohort completed the program in May of 2026.  The DNP Nurse Anesthesia 2026 Cohort’s attrition rate was 3.3%. The five-year attrition rate is currently 4.6%. In 2026, 100% of the graduating DNP cohort passing the NCE received offers of employment within six months of graduation. The NCE first-time pass rate for the 2026 DNP Nurse Anesthesia cohort 3 was 82.7%. The Second Attempt Pass Rate was 96.5%.