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Allied Health Professions Schools in Arkansas

1,302 students earned Allied Health degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Professions is the 14th most popular major in the state out of a total 239 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Arkansas

Allied Health majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 415
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 415
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 415
Associate Degree 344
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 278
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 278
Bachelor’s Degree 160
Master’s Degree 102
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a allied health major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of allied health majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 12,600 people employed in jobs related to an allied health degree, compared to 1,414,230 nationwide.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a allied health grad in the state is $49,680, compared to a typical salary of $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,022 a year. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UAFS will pay a net price of $9,062.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.36 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $32,687 after graduation.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

#5

National Park College

Hot Springs
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,912 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,198. Graduates earn an average $24,014 after graduation. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at Harding. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,456. Graduates earn an average $39,240 after graduation.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,793 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 6.90% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,293.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,113 Total Students

In their early career, SEARK College grads earn an average salary of $25,003. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,142.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $31,969 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,828.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
10,335 Total Students

The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at UCA. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,554. 97% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

Allied Health Professions Careers in AR

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $102,160
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 25% $44,360
Respiratory Therapists 24% $50,660
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $62,090
Radiation Therapists 21% $67,570
Health Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,970
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $29,300
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 11% $73,190
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 11% $58,080
Surgical Technologists 11% $41,370
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $46,390
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $47,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing 2,882
Communication Sciences 377
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation Professions 292
Health Sciences & Services 291
Mental & Social Health Services 242
Public Health 233
Allied Health Services 201

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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