University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Public four-year university in Little Rock, AR.
Net price / year
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Acceptance rate
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Graduation rate
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Earnings after 10 yrs
$78,041
PublicMidsize city1,571 undergraduates
Cost of UAMS
Admissions
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $65,325 |
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| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $78,041 |
| Rank in Arkansas (earnings) | 1st of 22 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $14,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $165 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 37% |
| Students with federal loans | 47% |
Majors and programs at UAMS
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 192 | $73,909 | $16,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 654 | $67,959 | $15,433 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 152 | $65,063 | $15,000 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 70 | $63,645 | $13,000 |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 74 | $110,578 | $108,232 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 74 | $96,128 | $45,385 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 28 | $76,489 | $41,656 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 31 | $61,765 | — |
| Public Health | 91 | $61,042 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 45 | $58,611 | $61,122 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 12 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | 9 | — | — |
| Genetics | 13 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 3 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 1 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (14)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | — | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | — | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 4 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 5 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 1 | — | — |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 5 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 4 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 4 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 6 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 149 | $119,832 | $137,211 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 80 | $103,457 | $94,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 45 | $77,324 | $104,500 |
| Medicine | 325 | $59,363 | $225,828 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 16 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (10)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 23 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 5 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 7 | — | — |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 6 | — | — |
| Public Health | 19 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Arkansas
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson State University | Arkadelphia | $21,843 | — | $46,244 |
| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Pine Bluff | $11,528 | 41% | $40,307 |
| Southern Arkansas University Main Campus | Magnolia | $16,015 | 75% | $46,635 |
| University of Arkansas Grantham | LIttle Rock | $9,940 | — | $40,581 |
| University of Arkansas at Little Rock | Little Rock | $16,882 | 59% | $50,640 |
| University of Central Arkansas | Conway | $16,423 | 89% | $49,756 |
| Arkansas State University | Jonesboro | $15,441 | 82% | $47,220 |
| University of Arkansas | Fayetteville | $17,571 | 74% | $63,588 |
About UAMS
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 1,571 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | uams.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
How much do UAMS graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $78,041 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 1st of 22 similar colleges in Arkansas. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($73,909 a year after graduation).