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Health Professions Schools in Arkansas

11,676 students earned Health Professions degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 1st most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 2,860
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2,860
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 2,860
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2,530
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2,530
Bachelor’s Degree 2,510
Associate Degree 2,217
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 779
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 779
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 779
Master’s Degree 717
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 70.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 4.8%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 181,870 people employed in jobs related to a health professions degree, compared to 22,470,500 nationwide.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Arkansas

Health Professions grads earn an average of $51,000 in the state and $62,500 nationwide.

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

#1

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock
876 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. 88% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $60,527 after graduation.

#2

Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $14,189. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

#3

University of Central Arkansas

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,554. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,259 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
597 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. This public school has an average net price of $16,507.

#5

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock
456 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This public school has an average net price of $16,065.

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
317 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,177 a year. 99% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

#7

Harding University

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

Graduates earn an average $39,240 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate.

#8

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith
205 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. 69% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending UAFS will pay a net price of $9,062.

#9

Baptist Health College - Little Rock

Little Rock
179 Degrees in Major Awarded
661 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 63% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

#10

Black River Technical College

Pocahontas
144 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,721. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Health Professions Careers in AR

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $102,160
Personal Care Aides 38% $20,440
Nurse Practitioners 37% $99,740
Occupational Therapy Assistants 36% $59,390
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Home Health Aides 35% $22,630
Physical Therapist Aides 31% $25,700
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $56,720
Medical Assistants 31% $29,330
Physical Therapists 31% $78,620
Massage Therapists 30% $37,820
Occupational Therapists 30% $78,730
Mental Health Counselors 29% $0
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Substance Abuse Social Workers 28% $40,170
Speech-Language Pathologists 27% $64,090
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Psychiatric Aides 26% $24,150
Phlebotomists 26% $27,600
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $49,340
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 25% $44,360
Orthodontists 25% $208,000
Audiologists 25% $0
Dental Laboratory Technicians 25% $35,820
Substance Abuse Counselors 24% $0
Rehabilitation Counselors 24% $33,600
Respiratory Therapists 24% $50,660
Community Health Workers 24% $36,970
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 23% $57,520
Dispensing Opticians 23% $35,890
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $45,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $62,090
Dentists 22% $133,250
Medical Secretaries 22% $31,070
Marketing Managers 21% $146,610
Dental Hygienists 21% $72,500
Radiation Therapists 21% $67,570
Dental Assistants 20% $33,790
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $23,320
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 20% $30,030
Optometrists 19% $86,240
Health Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,970
Nursing Assistants 18% $24,610
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $62,200
Nurse Anesthetists 18% $161,550
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians 18% $28,960
Dietitians and Nutritionists 17% $55,890
Pharmacy Technicians 17% $28,460
Family and General Practitioners 17% $208,000
Recreational Therapists 17% $47,690
Chiropractors 17% $0
Sales Managers 17% $102,360
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $28,550
Engineers 16% $61,670
Managers 16% $75,190
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 16% $32,440
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $40,520
Counselors 15% $36,120
Veterinarians 15% $76,170
Psychology Professors 15% $59,370
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $29,300
Administrative Services Managers 14% $81,820
Healthcare Support Workers 14% $37,640
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14% $39,130
Medical Equipment Preparers 14% $34,290
Podiatrists 13% $129,080
Exercise Physiologists 13% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 11% $58,080
Medical Appliance Technicians 11% $35,910
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 11% $73,190
Surgical Technologists 11% $41,370
Medical Scientists 11% $82,660
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $64,090
Physicians and Surgeons 11% $127,190
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $46,390
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 10% $38,380
Computer Workers 10% $74,130
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 9% $42,590
Pharmacists 9% $122,110
Clergy 9% $40,780
Fine Artists 7% $19,590
Office and Administrative Support Worker Supervisors 7% $44,810
Dietetic Technicians 6% $24,920
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $27,380
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2% $63,580
Occupational Therapy Aides 0% $0
Epidemiologists 0% $56,870
Dentists 0% $142,220
Medical Transcriptionists -8% $31,710
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $47,010

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