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Health Professions Schools in Arkansas

1,559 students earned Health Professions degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Health Professions is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

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Education Levels of Health Professions Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 779
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 779
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 779
Master’s Degree 717
Post-Master’s Certificate 63
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 63
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Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 6.1%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
  • White: 76.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.3%
  • Other Races: 4.6%
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Jobs for Health Professions Grads in Arkansas

There are 181,870 people in the state and 22,470,500 people in the nation working in health professions jobs.

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Wages for Health Professions Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, health professions grads earn an average of $51,000. Nationwide, they make an average of $62,500.

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There are 11 colleges in Arkansas that offer health professions degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

#1

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Little Rock
564 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.20%. In their early career, UAMS grads earn an average salary of $60,527. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#2

University of Central Arkansas

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.80%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

#3

Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. In their early career, A-State grads earn an average salary of $32,687. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Harding University

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

This private school has an average net price of $19,456. The student loan default rate is 3.10% which is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

#5

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Fort Smith
137 Degrees in Major Awarded
678 Total Students
#6

University of Arkansas

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

The full-time teacher rate is 88%. 87% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

#7

John Brown University

Siloam Springs
58 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
2,343 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,957. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,915 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 3.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#8

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at Henderson State University. In their early career, Henderson State University grads earn an average salary of $32,627.

#9

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.50 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,065.

#10

University of Arkansas - Fort Smith

Fort Smith
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,022 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
10,829 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

Health Professions Careers in AR

Some of the careers health professions majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $102,160
Nurse Practitioners 37% $99,740
Software Applications Developers 36% $84,550
Physical Therapists 31% $78,620
Occupational Therapists 30% $78,730
Mental Health Counselors 29% $0
Nursing Instructors and Professors 28% $51,480
Substance Abuse Social Workers 28% $40,170
Speech-Language Pathologists 27% $64,090
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Orthodontists 25% $208,000
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 25% $44,360
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $49,340
Audiologists 25% $0
Substance Abuse Counselors 24% $0
Rehabilitation Counselors 24% $33,600
Respiratory Therapists 24% $50,660
Community Health Workers 24% $36,970
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 23% $57,520
Dispensing Opticians 23% $35,890
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $45,020
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $62,090
Dentists 22% $133,250
Marketing Managers 21% $146,610
Dental Hygienists 21% $72,500
Radiation Therapists 21% $67,570
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians 20% $30,030
Optometrists 19% $86,240
Health Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,970
Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists 18% $62,200
Nurse Anesthetists 18% $161,550
Dietitians and Nutritionists 17% $55,890
Pharmacy Technicians 17% $28,460
Family and General Practitioners 17% $208,000
Recreational Therapists 17% $47,690
Chiropractors 17% $0
Sales Managers 17% $102,360
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $28,550
Engineers 16% $61,670
Managers 16% $75,190
Registered Nurses 16% $59,650
Medical Records and Health Information Technicians 16% $32,440
Computer User Support Specialists 16% $40,520
Counselors 15% $36,120
Veterinarians 15% $76,170
Psychology Professors 15% $59,370
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $29,300
Administrative Services Managers 14% $81,820
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 14% $39,130
Exercise Physiologists 13% $0
Podiatrists 13% $129,080
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $99,660
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 11% $73,190
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 11% $58,080
Surgical Technologists 11% $41,370
Medical Scientists 11% $82,660
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $64,090
Physicians and Surgeons 11% $127,190
Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners 10% $0
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 10% $0
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians 10% $46,390
Computer Workers 10% $74,130
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers 9% $42,590
Pharmacists 9% $122,110
Clergy 9% $40,780
Fine Artists 7% $19,590
Dietetic Technicians 6% $24,920
Psychiatric Technicians 5% $27,380
Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators 2% $63,580
Epidemiologists 0% $56,870
Dentists 0% $142,220
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $47,010

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