Health Professions at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
If you plan to study Health Professions, take a look at what University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith is in Fort Smith, AR.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith. Among 5,496 students, 1,012 (18%) studied exclusively online and 2,464 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Health Professions Rankings at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #256 of 799 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #324 of 728 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #823 of 3,004 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #1583 of 3,031 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Those who finish University of Arkansas-Fort Smith’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,406 |
| 2 years | $52,264 |
| 3 years | $46,255 |
| 4 years | $48,958 |
| 5 years | $65,615 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith take home a median $48,958, compared with $36,503 for all University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates — about 34% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Health Professions graduates from University of Arkansas-Fort Smith comes in at $20,455.
Top-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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
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