by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UARK ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The bachelor's program at UARK was ranked #125 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #1 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 91 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 125 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas handed out 121 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in public health from UARK. This makes it the #283 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UARK go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,797 a year. This is less than $37,533, which is the national median of all public health majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UARK, public health students borrow a median amount of $46,439 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,250 for all public health majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the public health program at UARK is $475 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UARK paid an average of $890 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $256 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,666 | $26,690 |
| Fees | $2,082 | $2,082 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,154 | $1,154 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,290 | $13,290 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,816 | $5,816 |
Learn more about UARK tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% 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 with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UARK public health bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UARK Online Learning page.
All of the 4 students who graduated with a Master’s in public health from UARK in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas with a master's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at University of Arkansas.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 283 |
| Communication Sciences | 109 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 21 |
| Allied Health Professions | 17 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.