Public Health at University of Arkansas
If you are interested in studying Public Health, consider the program at University of Arkansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Arkansas is in Fayetteville, AR.
During the most recent reporting year, 124 public health graduations were recorded at University of Arkansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Arkansas
Many students take online classes at University of Arkansas. Among 33,610 students, 3,371 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,312 (25%) took at least some classes online.
Public Health Rankings at University of Arkansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Arkansas’s Public Health program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #239 of 430 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #1 of 4 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #3 of 3 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #42 of 106 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #57 of 103 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #216 of 411 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #239 of 430 |
Earnings for Public Health Graduates from University of Arkansas
Those who finish University of Arkansas’s Public Health program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,483 |
| 2 years | $26,585 |
| 3 years | $39,712 |
| 4 years | $48,807 |
| 5 years | $51,977 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Public Health graduates from University of Arkansas take home a median $48,807, compared with $63,458 for all University of Arkansas graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Public Health graduates from University of Arkansas stands at $25,595.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Public Health graduates at University of Arkansas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Public Health graduates at University of Arkansas are 91% women (113) and 9% men (11).
Public Health Bachelor’s Program at University of Arkansas
Among the 118 bachelor’s public health degrees awarded at University of Arkansas, 91% were women (107) and 9% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 22% of Public Health bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, lower than the national average of 57%.*
Public Health Master’s Program at University of Arkansas
Among the 6 master’s public health graduates at University of Arkansas, 100% were women (6) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Public Health master’s degree recipients at University of Arkansas, lower than the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Public Health Concentrations at University of Arkansas
The Public Health program at University of Arkansas includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 118 |
| Public Health Education & Promotion | 6 |
Top-Paying Careers for Public Health Graduates
Those who complete Public Health program at University of Arkansas go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Public Health graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Environmental Compliance Inspectors | $119,630 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Coroners | $110,095 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $105,544 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $90,139 |
| Epidemiologists | $87,636 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | $85,399 |
| Industrial Ecologists | $83,212 |
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.