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Allied Health Professions Schools in Arkansas

1,197 Allied Health students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

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

Education Levels of Allied Health Professions 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 415
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 415
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 415
Associate Degree 344
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 278
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 278
Bachelor’s Degree 160

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: 1.3%
  • Black or African American: 11.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%
  • White: 75.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.3%
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Jobs for Allied Health Professions 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 Professions 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
4,810 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 5.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,605 after earning their degree at this institution.

97 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,253 Total Students

100% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $7,293. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.90%.

77 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 1.20% which is lower than average. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time.

#4

National Park College

Hot Springs
76 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,912 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. 100% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,198.

76 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,113 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,003 a year. 99% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending SEARK College will pay a net price of $7,142.

#6

Arkansas Tech University

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

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $11,721.

68 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,411 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,828. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,969 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

67 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at UAFS. 97% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

64 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,350 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. A typical student attending Black River Technical College will pay a net price of $4,721.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
661 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.

Allied Health Professions 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 Professions

View Nationwide Allied Health Professions Report

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