Allied Health Professions at University of Central Arkansas
If you are interested in studying Allied Health Professions, you may want to check out the program at University of Central Arkansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Central Arkansas is in Conway, AR.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 allied health professions graduations were recorded at University of Central Arkansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Central Arkansas
Distance learning is available at University of Central Arkansas. Among 10,112 students, 1,352 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 3,426 (34%) took at least some classes online.
Allied Health Professions Rankings at University of Central Arkansas
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Central Arkansas’s Allied Health Professions program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Arkansas | #9 of 24 |
| Best Value | Arkansas | #20 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #163 of 325 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #258 of 352 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #725 of 1,196 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #770 of 1,196 |
Earnings for Allied Health Professions Graduates from University of Central Arkansas
Those who finish University of Central Arkansas’s Allied Health Professions program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,361 |
| 2 years | $43,575 |
| 3 years | $43,963 |
| 4 years | $47,653 |
| 5 years | $49,459 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Central Arkansas take home a median $47,653, compared with $49,531 for all University of Central Arkansas graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Allied Health Professions graduates from University of Central Arkansas comes in at $24,530.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Allied Health Professions graduates at University of Central Arkansas, by degree type.
Program-wide, Allied Health Professions graduates at University of Central Arkansas are 77% women (20) and 23% men (6).
Allied Health Professions Bachelor’s Program at University of Central Arkansas
Of the 13 bachelor’s allied health professions graduates at University of Central Arkansas, 69% were women (9) and 31% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 11 |
| Asian | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Allied Health Professions bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, lower than the national average of 33%.*
Allied Health Professions Master’s Program at University of Central Arkansas
Among the 13 master’s allied health professions degrees awarded at University of Central Arkansas, 85% were women (11) and 15% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
Minority students account for 46% of Allied Health Professions master’s degree recipients at University of Central Arkansas, higher than the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Allied Health Professions Concentrations at University of Central Arkansas
This Allied Health Professions program at University of Central Arkansas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nuclear Medical Technology | 2 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 11 |
| Athletic Training | 13 |
Best-Paid Careers for Allied Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Allied Health Professions program at University of Central Arkansas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Allied Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Surgical Assistants | $141,004 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $137,802 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $128,345 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologists | $119,042 |
| Anesthesiologist Assistants | $116,229 |
| Nuclear Monitoring Technicians | $115,968 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $105,175 |
| Hearing Aid Specialists | $96,168 |
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.