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Allied Health in Arkansas

Allied Health Schools in Arkansas

1,184 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2021-2022.

In terms of popularity, Allied Health is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 45 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Allied Health Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 385
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 272
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 272
Associate Degree 271
Bachelor’s Degree 154

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: 2.1%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.7%
  • White: 76.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 4.9%
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Jobs for Allied Health Grads in Arkansas

There are 12,600 people in the state and 1,414,230 people in the nation working in allied health jobs.

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Wages for Allied Health Jobs in Arkansas

Allied Health grads earn an average of $49,680 in the state and $61,540 nationwide.

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

108 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,418 Total Students

In their early career, UA Pulaski Tech grads earn an average salary of $26,266. A typical student attending UA Pulaski Tech will pay a net price of $12,959. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,132 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
3,088 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.40%. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#4

National Park College

Hot Springs
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,919 Total Students

93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,759.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
997 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,662. 97% of students get financical aid.

#6

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville
71 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
9,640 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $12,191. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The student loan default rate of 1.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,037 Total Students

69% of students get financical aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.60%. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,073.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
5,447 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 73% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,783 a year.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,380 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it. This public school has an average net price of $8,204.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
666 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.50%. An average student at BHCLR will pay a net price of $23,271.

Allied Health Careers in AR

Some of the careers allied health majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Diagnostic Medical Sonographers 22% $62,090
Health Technologists and Technicians 19% $37,970
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics 15% $29,300
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists 11% $58,080
Nuclear Medicine Technologists 11% $73,190
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 & Nursing Assistants 2,094
Health Sciences & Services 1,299
Health/Medical Admin Services 728
Allied Health Services 500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 433
Dental Support Services 155
Mental & Social Health Services 97
Bodywork & Therapeutic Services 36

View all majors related to Allied Health

View Nationwide Allied Health Report

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