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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #1,576 on College Factual's Best Schools for health professions list. It is also ranked #16 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Associate Degree Schools | 869 |
| Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 893 |
| Best Health Professions Schools | 1,576 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 93 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is a decrease of 36% over the previous year when 145 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in health professions from UAFS. This makes it the #994 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAFS paid an average of $474 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $188 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
Learn more about UAFS tuition and fees.
Of the 93 health professions students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UAFS, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
UAFS does not offer an online option for its health professions bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAFS Online Learning page.
The health professions program at UAFS awarded 19 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 63% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 students graduated with a associate's degree in health professions from UAFS. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 76% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a associate's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 69 |
| Allied Health Professions | 37 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 19 |
| Dental Support Services | 16 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 8 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.