by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 191 associate degrees in health sciences & services to qualified students.
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Your choice of health sciences & services for getting your associate degree school matters. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their associate degree from the school. After all, your associate degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for health sciences & services students working on their associate degree.
The health science school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Health Sciences & Services Associate Degree Schools in Arkansas.
Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for health sciences & services students seeking a an associate degree.
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. UA Pulaski Tech is a small public university located in the small city of North Little Rock.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
Every student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in health sciences & services has to check out Black River Technical College. Black River Technical College is a small public college located in the rural area of Pocahontas.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Black River Technical College
It is hard to beat University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville if you want to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. UACCB is a small public university located in the town of Batesville.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville
Henderson State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting an associate degree in health sciences & services. Located in the distant town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University is a public university with a small student population.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Henderson State University
It's hard to beat Southern Arkansas University Main Campus if you wish to pursue an associate degree in health sciences & services. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a medium-sized public university located in the remote town of Magnolia.More information about a associate in health sciences & services from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 143 | 269 |
| Georgia | 121 | 32 |
| Florida | 121 | 160 |
| North Carolina | 120 | 69 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 1 |
| Virginia | 97 | 119 |
| West Virginia | 92 | 39 |
| Kentucky | 90 | 44 |
| Louisiana | 80 | 0 |
| Alabama | 69 | 0 |
Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 191 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 1,212 |
| Allied Health Professions | 344 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services | 201 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 106 |
| Health/Medical Prep Programs | 94 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 33 |
| Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants | 31 |
| Other Health Professions | 4 |
| Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition Services | 1 |
