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Biological & Physical Sciences at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

If you plan to study Biological & Physical Sciences, consider the program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

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

During the most recent reporting year, 30 biological & physical sciences graduations were recorded at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Distance learning is available at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Among 3,485 students, 1,286 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 502 (14%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Biological & Physical Sciences graduates at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are 57% women (17) and 43% men (13).

Biological & Physical Sciences Master’s Program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Of the 5 master’s biological & physical sciences degrees awarded 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 Biological & Physical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Biological & Physical Sciences master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, above the national average of 42%.*

Biological & Physical Sciences Doctoral Program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Of the 22 doctoral biological & physical sciences degrees awarded at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 59% were women (13) and 41% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biological & Physical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1
International (Nonresident)	7
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 9% of Biological & Physical Sciences doctoral degree recipients at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, lower than the national average of 17%.*

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

Highest-Paying Careers for Biological & Physical Sciences Graduates

Those who complete Biological & Physical Sciences program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Biological & Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists	$179,716
Natural Sciences Managers	$132,227
Clinical Research Coordinators	$110,931
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$77,927
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	$68,967

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.