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Human/Medical Genetics at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

If you are interested in studying Human/Medical Genetics, consider the program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is in Little Rock, AR.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 5 human/medical genetics degrees were awarded at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Studying Online at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Of 3,485 students, 1,286 (37%) studied exclusively online and 502 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Human/Medical Genetics graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Human/Medical Genetics graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are 80% women (4) and 20% men (1).

Human/Medical Genetics Master’s Program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Among the 5 master’s human/medical genetics graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Human/Medical Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 40% of Human/Medical Genetics master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, higher than the national average of 30%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Human/Medical Genetics Graduates

Those who complete Human/Medical Genetics program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Human/Medical Genetics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$111,314
Genetic Counselors	$58,726
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$41,048

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.