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Health Sciences & Services Schools in Arkansas

1,305 students earned Health Science degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Health Sciences & Services major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Health Sciences & Services Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 743
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 743
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 271
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 271
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 271
Associate Degree 191
Bachelor’s Degree 94
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Master’s Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 2.3%
  • Black or African American: 14.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%
  • White: 67.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.1%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Health Sciences & Services Grads in Arkansas

There are 540 people in the state and 114,910 people in the nation working in health science jobs.

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Wages for Health Sciences & Services Jobs in Arkansas

Health Science grads earn an average of $40,220 in the state and $43,480 nationwide.

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

78 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $4,721. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

#2

Ozarka College

Melbourne
68 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,033 Total Students

A typical student attending Ozarka College will pay a net price of $5,694. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 43% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,065. Most students complete their degree in 4.50 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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

This public school has an average net price of $14,189. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. Most students complete their degree in 4.36 years.

#5

Hendrix College

Conway
24 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
1,077 Total Students

An average student at Hendrix will pay a net price of $19,746. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student loan default rate of 3.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,810 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
769 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $26,908 after earning their degree at this institution. 91% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

98% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,203 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, ASU Mid-South grads earn an average salary of $23,123. 45% of the teachers are full time.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
604 Total Students

26% of the teachers are full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $15,482.

Health Sciences & Services Careers in AR

Some of the careers health science majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Community Health Workers 24% $36,970

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Nursing 2,882
Allied Health Professions 609
Communication Sciences 377
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation Professions 292
Mental & Social Health Services 242
Public Health 233
Allied Health Services 201

View all majors related to Health Sciences & Services

View Nationwide Health Sciences & Services Report

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