Public Health at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

If you plan to study public health, take a look at what University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

UAMS is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and approximately 2,907 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 students received their master's degree in public health.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Public Health section at the bottom of this page.

UAMS Public Health Degrees Available

• Master’s Degree in Public Health
• Doctorate Degree in Public Health

Online Classes Are Available at UAMS

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

UAMS does offer online education options in public health for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

UAMS Public Health Rankings

There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in public health, making the school the #91 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Public Health Student Demographics at UAMS

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

UAMS Public Health Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 public health majors earned their master's degree from UAMS. Of these graduates, 33% were men and 67% were women. Nationwide, master's degree programs only see 24% men graduate in public health each year. UAMS does a better job at serving the male population as it supports 10% more men than average.

Of the students who received a public health master's degree from UAMS, 65% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a master's in public health.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	31
International Students	1
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

Related Majors

• Medical Illustration & Informatics
• Other Health Professions
• Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services
• Health & Medical Administrative Services
• Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions

Careers That Public Health Grads May Go Into

A degree in public health can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for AR, the home state for University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Occupation	Jobs in AR	Average Salary in AR
Medical and Health Services Managers	4,900	$85,290
Health Specialties Professors	1,600	$146,380
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	620	$64,620
Community Health Workers	310	$40,220
Environmental Scientists and Specialists	270	$58,540

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Mmcnell under License

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