Student Outcomes
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $73,827
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $14,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 80.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $148/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $129,122 | $146,217 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $117,572 | $52,850 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master | $97,604 | $91,941 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $95,134 | $41,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Doctoral | $82,440 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $64,493 | $38,046 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,013 | $14,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $55,512 | $20,000 |
| Public Health. | Master | $54,386 | $59,233 |
| Medicine. | Doctoral | $53,743 | $197,462 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master | $53,608 | $45,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $53,358 | $17,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $50,499 | $11,874 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate | $48,432 | $11,500 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate | $37,208 |
Outcomes Overview
UAMS graduates enter a healthcare job market where demand consistently outpaces supply. The 97.8% employment rate reflects this reality. With median debt of just $14,000, graduates face monthly payments of $148, representing only 2.4% of their $73,827 median earnings. This debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.19 is strongly low compared to the national average of 0.35 for health sciences programs. Most graduates become nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals in Arkansas and the broader South. The specialized nature of UAMS programs means graduates often secure positions before graduation through clinical rotations and employer partnerships. Strong return on investment.