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Allied Health Services Schools in Arkansas

500 Medical Assisting students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health Services is the 9th most popular major in the state out of a total 21 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Services Majors in Arkansas

Medical Assisting majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 208
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 208
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 208
Associate Degree 201
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 91
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 91

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, a medical assisting major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of medical assisting majors in Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 23.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.2%
  • White: 64.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 3.0%
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Jobs for Allied Health Services Grads in Arkansas

15,310 people in the state and 1,998,190 in the nation are employed in jobs related to medical assisting.

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Wages for Allied Health Services Jobs in Arkansas

Medical Assisting grads earn an average of $42,300 in the state and $47,450 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Arkansas that offer medical assisting degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,687 a year. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State.

#2

Arkansas Tech University

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

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, ATU grads earn an average salary of $32,177. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.10% which is lower than average. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,788. 100% of the teachers are full time.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. The 6.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,386 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending UA Cossatot will pay a net price of $5,715. The full-time teacher rate is 48%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 76% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,969 a year.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
38 Total Students

An average student at Bryan University will pay a net price of $18,156. 3 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, Bryan University grads earn an average salary of $22,724.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,982 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,063. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Allied Health Services Careers in AR

Some of the careers medical assisting majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Physician Assistants 39% $102,160
Occupational Therapy Assistants 36% $59,390
Physical Therapist Assistants 31% $56,720
Medical Assistants 31% $29,330
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants 20% $23,320
Health Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,970
Pharmacy Technicians 17% $28,460
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians 16% $28,550
Healthcare Support Workers 14% $37,640
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians 12% $0
Surgical Technologists 11% $41,370
Respiratory Therapy Technicians -57% $47,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to medical assisting.

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing 2,882
Allied Health Professions 609
Communication Sciences 377
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation Professions 292
Health Sciences & Services 291
Mental & Social Health Services 242
Public Health 233

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