by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAMS. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks UAMS highly for allied health professions, coming in at #146 out of 1,080 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools | 146 of 1,080 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in Arkansas | 1 of 16 |
| Best Allied Health Professions Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 of 311 |
The table below lists every degree level available for allied health professions at UAMS, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 76 |
| Master’s | 37 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences conferred 76 bachelor’s degrees in allied health professions.
UAMS is among the very best schools in the country for allied health professions at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
Allied Health Professions graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAMS earn a median of $73,358 a year. This is below $83,539, the median for all majors at UAMS.
To complete a bachelor’s at UAMS, allied health professions students borrow a median amount of $23,765 in student loans. This is higher than $22,941, the typical median for all majors at UAMS.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,086 | $12,990 |
| Fees | $1,724 | $1,724 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of allied health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of allied health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at UAMS are White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences with a bachelor’s in allied health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UAMS granted 36 bachelor’s degrees in medical radiologic technology/science - radiation therapist recently — 83% to women and 17% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
UAMS granted 16 bachelor’s degrees in diagnostic medical sonography/sonographer and ultrasound technician recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (88%).
UAMS granted 16 bachelor’s completions in nuclear medical technology/technologist in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (62%).
UAMS conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions, other in the latest year of data — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAMS. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Allied Health Professions | 37 |
