by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UA Little Rock ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in health science.
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The bachelor's program at UA Little Rock was ranked #319 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 201 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 319 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas at Little Rock handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in health science from UA Little Rock. This makes it the #53 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA Little Rock go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,746 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $35,624 for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA Little Rock, health science students borrow a median amount of $7,566 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all health science bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $25,345.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UA Little Rock paid an average of $635 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $220 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,600 | $19,050 |
| Fees | $3,017 | $3,017 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,352 | $9,352 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,799 | $6,799 |
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Of the 27 health science students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UA Little Rock, about 52% were men and 48% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 74% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a bachelor's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UA Little Rock does not offer an online option for its health science bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UA Little Rock Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in health science from UA Little Rock in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas at Little Rock with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 379 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 23 |
| Communication Sciences | 15 |
| Public Health | 1 |
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