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Public Health Schools in Arkansas

242 Public Health students earned their degrees in the state in <nil>.

In this state, Public Health is the 8th most popular major out of a total 21 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Public Health Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 187
Master’s Degree 48
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.9%
  • White: 62.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.3%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Public Health Grads in Arkansas

8,180 people in the state and 898,630 in the nation are employed in jobs related to public health.

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Wages for Public Health Jobs in Arkansas

Public Health grads earn an average of $58,540 in the state and $75,690 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Arkansas that offer public health degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
122 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
29,068 Total Students

A typical student attending UARK will pay a net price of $14,998. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

50 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 0.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $63,466 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
784 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $32,792 after graduation. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at Ozarks. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
4,434 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 58%. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,873.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,919 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. A typical student attending Henderson State University will pay a net price of $16,696.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
8,295 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,046 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate of 0.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $15,868.

Public Health Careers in AR

Some of the careers public health majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 26% $112,810
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 25% $44,360
Community Health Workers 24% $36,970
Environmental Scientists and Specialists 23% $57,520
Medical and Health Services Managers 22% $74,920
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 11% $64,090
Epidemiologists 0% $56,870

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

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
Allied Health Services 201

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