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2024 Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Arkansas

8 Colleges in Arkansas
1,305 Health Science Degrees Awarded
$30,695 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #34 in popularity, health sciences & services is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in Arkansas to determine which ones were the best for health sciences & services students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,305 degrees in health sciences & services during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Health Sciences & Services School

Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Arkansas Your choice of health sciences & services school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Health Sciences & Services School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Health Sciences & Services Rankings by Degree Level

Associate Degrees in Health Science
Bachelor's Degrees in Health Science
Master's Degrees in Health Science
Doctor's Degrees in Health Science

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in Arkansas list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Health Sciences & Services in Arkansas

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the health science degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Arkansas Schools in Health Science

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UARK crest
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
11th Most Popular In AR
20.0% Growth in Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Arkansas if you want to pursue a degree in health sciences & services. UARK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Fayetteville. A Best Colleges rank of #198 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UARK is a great university overall.

There were about 5 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UARK in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In AR
85 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Every student pursuing a degree in health sciences & services has to take a look at University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College. Located in the city of North Little Rock, UA Pulaski Tech is a public university with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1237 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UA Pulaski Tech is a great university overall.

There were approximately 85 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UA Pulaski Tech in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

2
Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AR
159 Health Science Degrees Awarded

Black River Technical College is a great decision for students interested in a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the rural area of Pocahontas, Black River Technical College is a public college with a small student population. This college ranks 18th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were approximately 159 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Black River Technical College in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
34 Health Science Degrees Awarded
29.4% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in health sciences & services has to take a look at University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Located in the midsize city of Little Rock, UA Little Rock is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 9th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were about 34 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at UA Little Rock in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the health sciences & services major at University of Arkansas at Little Rock get $3,073 more than the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas at Little Rock

4
Basic Certificate Highest Degree Type
35 Health Science Degrees Awarded

University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in health sciences & services. Located in the remote town of Batesville, UACCB is a public university with a small student population. This university ranks 22nd out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from University of Arkansas Community College - Batesville

5
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$27,622 Median Starting Salary
$19,598 Median Student Debt

Located in the small city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #610 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means A-State is a great university overall.

There were about 28 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at A-State in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, health science degree recipients usually make around $27,622 at the beginning of their careers.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Arkansas State University - Main Campus

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Associate Degree Highest Degree Type
8th Most Popular In AR

Henderson State University is a small public university located in the town of Arkadelphia. This university ranks 19th out of 34 schools for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.

There were roughly 11 health sciences & services students who graduated with this degree at Henderson State University in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Henderson State University

7
Undergraduate Certificate Highest Degree Type
346 Health Science Degrees Awarded
13.6% Growth in Graduates

NWACC is a moderately-sized public college located in the small city of Bentonville. A Best Colleges rank of #830 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NWACC is a great college overall.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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Located in the remote town of Magnolia, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a public university with a moderately-sized student population. This university ranks 14th out of 34 colleges for overall quality in the state of Arkansas.More information about a degree in health sciences & services from Southern Arkansas University Main Campus

Best Health Sciences & Services Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Health Sciences & Services Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 544
Florida 282 4,313
North Carolina 279 203
Virginia 274 207
Tennessee 269 165
South Carolina 248 87
Kentucky 244 385
Louisiana 242 214
Mississippi 234 325
Alabama 233 233
West Virginia 207 100

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Health Sciences & Services is one of 34 different types of Health Professions programs to choose from.

Health Science Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences 1,272
General Health & Wellness 33

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Majors Similar to Health Science

Related Major Annual Graduates
Nursing 2,882
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants 2,094
Allied Health Professions 1,302
Health & Medical Administrative Services 773
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services 500
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science 433
Communication Sciences 377
Health/Medical Prep Programs 322
Medicine 314
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions 292

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