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2024 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Arkansas

8 Colleges in Arkansas
1,493 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$30,695 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #34 in popularity, health sciences & services is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,493 degrees in health sciences & services during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Sciences & Services School

Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Arkansas Your choice of health sciences & services school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health Sciences & Services School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Health Sciences & Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Science
Master's Degrees in Health Science
Doctor's Degrees in Health Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Arkansas list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services in Arkansas

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Arkansas Schools in Health Science

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UARK crest
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In AR
28.6% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat University of Arkansas if you wish to pursue a degree in health sciences & services. UARK is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Fayetteville. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were roughly 7 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AR
289 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in health sciences & services has to take a look at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. Located in the small city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1237 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA Pulaski Tech is a great university overall.

There were roughly 289 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UA Pulaski Tech in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

2
$8,911 Median Student Debt

Black River Technical College is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the rural area of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 18th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Black River Technical College

3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
$33,768 Median Starting Salary
$26,750 Median Student Debt

Any student pursuing a degree in health sciences & services needs to check out University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 29 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the health sciences & services program at University of Arkansas at Little Rock earn $3,073 more than the average graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas at Little Rock

4
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
267 Health Science Degrees Awarded
86.9% Growth in Graduates

University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville is a wonderful choice for students interested in a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the remote town of Batesville, UACCB is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$27,622 Median Starting Salary
$19,697 Median Student Debt

Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #610 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.

There were about 23 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, health science degree recipients usually make around $27,622 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Arkansas State University - Main Campus

6
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AR

Henderson State University is a small public university located in the town of Arkadelphia. This university ranks 19th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 9 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Henderson State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Henderson State University

7
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
174 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$10,875 Median Student Debt

NWACC is a medium-sized public college located in the city of Bentonville. A Best Colleges rank of #830 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NWACC is a great college overall.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from NorthWest Arkansas Community College

8
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the remote town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
Georgia287544
Florida2824,313
North Carolina279203
Virginia274207
Tennessee269165
South Carolina24887
Kentucky244385
Louisiana242214
Mississippi234325
Alabama233233
West Virginia207100

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Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Health Science Focus Areas

MajorAnnual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences1,463
General Health & Wellness30

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Majors Similar to Health Science

Related MajorAnnual Graduates
Nursing2,816
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants2,220
Allied Health Professions1,184
Health & Medical Administrative Services1,119
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services1,021
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science499
Communication Sciences358
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions317
Health/Medical Prep Programs304
Medicine300

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