by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UAMS. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in health professions at UAMS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 552 |
| Master’s | 169 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences handed out 552 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
UAMS is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAMS earn a median of $83,539 a year. This is above $83,539, the median for all majors at UAMS.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UAMS, health professions students accumulate a median of $22,941 in student loans. This is higher than $22,941, the typical median for all majors at UAMS.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,086 | $12,990 |
| Fees | $1,724 | $1,724 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UAMS are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 50 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 358 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 36 |
UAMS granted 345 bachelor’s degrees in clinical laboratory science/medical technology/technologist recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (61%).
UAMS granted 91 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 76% to women and 24% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (68%).
UAMS conferred 36 bachelor’s degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (67%).
UAMS awarded 35 bachelor’s degrees in dental hygiene/hygienist in the most recent reporting year — 97% to women and 3% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (83%).
UAMS granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
UAMS granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in nuclear medical technology/technologist in the most recent reporting year — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
UAMS granted 8 bachelor’s degrees in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions, other in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
UAMS conferred 5 bachelor’s completions in cytotechnology/cytotechnologist recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
Graduate study is also available at UAMS. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 169 |
| Doctoral | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 18 |
