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Allied Health Professions Schools in Arkansas

105 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 23rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 102
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 6.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
  • White: 83.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 1.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Arkansas

There are 12,600 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Arkansas

Allied Health grads earn an average of $49,680 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Arkansas that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. 74% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years.

#3

University of Arkansas

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,807 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,189. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,554. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Allied Health Professions Careers in AR

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $102,160
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 25% $44,360
Respiratory Therapists 24% $50,660
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $62,090
Radiation Therapists 21% $67,570
Health Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,970
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $29,300
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 11% $73,190
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 11% $58,080
Surgical Technologists 11% $41,370
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $46,390
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $47,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to allied health.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Medicine 314
Nursing 299
Rehabilitation Professions 242
Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences 156
Mental & Social Health Services 156
Communication Sciences 148
Public Health 59
Health/Medical Admin Services 45

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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