University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR · Public · Graduate degree-granting
A public institution in Little Rock, Arkansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,571 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $73,827 ten years after enrollment, which is 81% above the national median of $40,747. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $14,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.27x. The most popular programs include Clinical Laboratory Science, Medicine, Registered Nursing, Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment, and Pharmacy.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$73,827
Graduation Rate
Not reported
Median Debt
$14,000
Average Net Price
Not reported
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.27x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,571
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
Not reported
Out-of-State Tuition
Not reported
Pell Grant Rate
27.8%
Federal Loan Rate
32.7%
Student Demographics
Women
83.8%
White
56.6%
Black
12.5%
Hispanic
11.8%
Asian
8.3%
Two or More Races
4.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
80.7%
Accreditations
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics — Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (Accredited)
- Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education — Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses (Preaccredited)
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education — Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs (Accredited)
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation — Dental Hygiene (DH), Post Doctoral - Advanced dental education programs (advanced education in general dentistry and general practice residency) (Accredited)
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation — Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs (Accredited)
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology — Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs, Clinical doctoral program in Audiology (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels, Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels, Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels (Accredited)
- Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs — Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels (Accredited)
- Council on Education for Public Health — Public Health (PHG) - Graduate level school of public health (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers, Medical Dosimetry (MD) - Programs for medical dosimetrists (Accredited)
- Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology — Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMT) - Programs for the nuclear medicine technologist (Accredited)
- Liaison Committee on Medical Education — Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree (Accredited)
Programs (35)
Bachelor (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science | $67,126 | 304 |
| Registered Nursing | $79,413 | 101 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $74,782 | 76 |
| Dental Support Services | $65,708 | 35 |
Master (9)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health | $76,887 | 41 |
| Registered Nursing | $106,179 | 40 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $111,088 | 37 |
| Communication Disorders | $64,100 | 23 |
| Health Services Administration | $87,543 | 19 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | Not reported | 12 |
| Genetics | Not reported | 8 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 7 |
| Nutrition Sciences | Not reported | 5 |
Doctoral (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Not reported | 6 |
| Social Sciences | Not reported | 4 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 3 |
First Professional (5)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | $117,552 | 155 |
| Pharmacy | $135,479 | 73 |
| Registered Nursing | $104,643 | 34 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | $69,603 | 22 |
| Communication Disorders | Not reported | 9 |
Associate (2)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services Administration | $56,348 | Not reported |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $65,497 | Not reported |
Graduate Certificate (4)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 14 |
| Public Health | Not reported | 6 |
| Medical Illustration | Not reported | 4 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | Not reported | 4 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences | Graduate Certificate | 2 |
| Medical Illustration | Master | 2 |
| Pharmacology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | Master | 1 |
| Biomathematics & Bioinformatics | Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Ecology | Doctoral | 1 |
| Pharmacy | Doctoral | 1 |
| Medical Illustration | Doctoral | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Master's Nursing & Health Programs in Arkansas
- Highest Earning Colleges in Arkansas
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Arkansas
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