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Arkansas State University charges just $13,085 net annually for Health Services programs while graduates earn $43,128 starting salaries. This creates one of the strongest return-on-investment profiles among Arkansas health programs. The state's healthcare infrastructure, supported by major employers like Arkansas Children's Hospital and Baptist Health, creates steady demand for allied health professionals. Private options like Hendrix College cost nearly double at $23,409 but maintain 69% graduation rates compared to the state average of 49%.
5
Programs
$13,085 – $23,409
Net Price Range
$37,920
Avg. Program Earnings
48.9%
Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $13,085 $7,754 55.1% 69.5%
2 $14,013 $8,868 43.3%
3 $16,136 $8,455 41.4% 61.5%
4 $16,664 $19,680 35.3% 63.9%
5 $23,409 $36,650 69.2% 60.3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $10,000 cost gap between Arkansas public and private health programs?

Public universities like Arkansas State receive state funding that reduces tuition to $7,754 for residents. Private institutions like Hendrix College charge full tuition of $36,650 without state subsidies, resulting in net costs reaching $23,409 even after financial aid.

How do graduation rates vary among Arkansas health science programs?

Hendrix College leads with a 69% graduation rate while Central Baptist College graduates only 35% of students. Arkansas State maintains a solid 55% rate despite serving a larger student population of over 14,000 students.

Does Arkansas State University offer the best value for health sciences students?

Arkansas State combines the lowest net cost at $13,085 with the highest graduate earnings of $43,128. Students also carry moderate debt loads of $19,697, well below the $26,750 reported at University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.