2023 Best Value Public Health Schools in Arkansas
Highlighting Quality Schools With More Affordable Pricing
Finding the Best Public Health School for You
Out of the majors we analyze each year, public health was ranked 8th in Arkansas. In fact, 233 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which healthcare program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Healthcare Degree Search has created its Best Value Public Health Schools in Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Arkansas to see which programs offered the best value experiences for public health students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. Specifically, our score for quality is discounted by the published tuition and fees charged by the given college. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The more quality your dollar buys, the better the value.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. For statewide rankings, we use average in-state tuition and fees.
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2023 Best Value Public Health Schools in Arkansas
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Best Arkansas Schools for Affordable Quality in Public Health
Our 2023 rankings named University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences the best value school in Arkansas for public health students. Located in the medium-sized city of Little Rock, UAMS is a public college with a small student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UAMS are $8,236 per year.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Henderson State University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Public Health Schools in Arkansas list. Henderson State University is a small public school located in the distant town of Arkadelphia.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Henderson State University are $7,560 a year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Henderson State University is ranked #5 for overall quality for public health in Arkansas.
A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas is a great value for public health students. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at UARK are $9,574 per year. On average, public health graduates from UARK take out $22,930 in student loans while working on their degree. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $220, based on a 10-year repayment plan.
UARK also took the #2 spot in our Best Public Health Schools in Arkansas rankings.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Public Health Schools in Arkansas list. UA Little Rock is a moderately-sized public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at UA Little Rock are $9,512 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Southern Arkansas University Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Public Health Schools in Arkansas list. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a small public school located in the remote town of Magnolia.
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus undergraduate students pay an average of $9,310 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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Best Value Public Health Colleges in the Southeast Region
Explore all the Best Value Public Health Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Florida | 2,030 |
| North Carolina | 1,477 |
| Tennessee | 390 |
| Georgia | 1,455 |
| Kentucky | 371 |
| West Virginia | 352 |
| Virginia | 1,071 |
| Alabama | 700 |
| Louisiana | 362 |
| Mississippi | 219 |
| South Carolina | 859 |
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Public Health Related Majors for Public Health
Public Health is one of 30 different types of healthcare programs to choose from.
Public Health Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Public Health | 22,778 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 4,563 |
| Other Public Health | 3,432 |
| Health Services Administration | 3,119 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 2,272 |
| International Public Health/International Health | 1,599 |
| Environmental Health | 1,344 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 814 |
| Health/Medical Physics | 258 |
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | 211 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 163 |
| Patient Safety and Healthcare Quality | 43 |
Majors Similar to Public Health
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 322,592 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 89,359 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 84,492 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 84,274 |
| Allied Health Professions | 82,308 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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