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Allied Health Professions in Arkansas

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Allied Health Professions Schools in Arkansas

In 2020-2021, 1,302 students earned their Allied Health degrees in AR.

As a degree choice, Allied Health Professions is the 2nd 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
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 415
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 415
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 415
Associate Degree 344
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 278
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 278
Bachelor’s Degree 160
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: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 11.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.3%
  • White: 76.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions Grads in Arkansas

12,600 people in the state and 1,414,230 in the nation are employed in jobs related to allied health.

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Wages for Allied Health Professions Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, allied health grads earn an average of $49,680. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,540.

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There are 10 colleges in Arkansas that offer allied health degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

116 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,527 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $9,062. Graduates earn an average $31,022 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,687 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

A typical student attending UA Pulaski Tech will pay a net price of $12,788. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,605 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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National Park College

Hot Springs
37 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,912 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $24,014 after earning their degree at this institution. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,198.

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

99% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.34 years to graduate. An average student at Harding will pay a net price of $19,456.

28 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,113 Total Students

99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending SEARK College will pay a net price of $7,142. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,003 a year.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

76% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,969 after earning their degree at this institution. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

23 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. 97% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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
Nursing 2,882
Communication Sciences 377
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation Professions 292
Health Sciences & Services 291
Mental & Social Health Services 242
Public Health 233
Allied Health Services 201

View all majors related to Allied Health Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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