46 colleges offer health professions programs in Arkansas. 34 schools offer vocational programs (certificate), 18 schools offer bachelor's programs, and 16 schools offer graduate level programs.

Arkansas Health Professions Schools Statistics

The following table summarizes the 2025 average academic statistics for Arkansas Health Professions Schools.

Arkansas Health Professions Schools Statistics (2024-2025)
Number of Health Professions Schools46 Health Professions Schools (35 public, 11 private)
Vocational Programs34
Bachelor18
Graduate16
Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$5,932 Arkansas Residents
$12,649 out-of-state Students
Graduate$8,506 Arkansas Residents
$15,584 out-of-state Students
Vocational Programs$7,492

Arkansas Health Professions Schools Comparison

The 2025 average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $5,932 for Arkansas residents and $12,649 for out-of-state students. For graduate health professions programs, 2025 average graduate tuition & fees is $8,506 for Arkansas residents and $15,584 for out-of-state students.

The following table compares the Arkansas Health Professions Schools with key statistics by ranking.

2025 Tuition Comparison Between Health Professions Schools in Arkansas
NameNumber of Health Professions ProgramsOffered DegreesAvailable OnlineUndergraduate TuitionGraduate Tuition
University of Arkansas at Little RockLittle Rock, AR 9 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 4 $22,721
($9,911)		 $15,547
($7,915)
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR 48 Undergraduate
Graduate		 3 $14,714
($9,086)		 $21,505
($12,460)
University of ArkansasFayetteville, AR 19 Undergraduate
Graduate		 7 $29,966
($10,104)		 $30,892
($12,470)
University of Arkansas at Pine BluffPine Bluff, AR 4 Undergraduate
Graduate		 1 $17,955
($9,375)		 $17,257
($9,076)
Arkansas State University-BeebeBeebe, AR 15 Certificate 1 $5,232
($3,336)		 -
Arkansas State UniversityJonesboro, AR 33 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 14 $14,522
($8,090)		 $13,028
($7,322)
Arkansas Tech UniversityRussellville, AR 27 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 2 $14,668
($8,674)		 $7,670
University of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR 11 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 4 $14,857
($9,292)		 $15,606
($9,834)
Baptist Health College Little RockLittle Rock, AR 9 Certificate - $14,143 -
Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR 15 Certificate 4 $7,488
($4,776)		 -
University of Central ArkansasConway, AR 20 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 1 $18,023
($10,523)		 $12,985
($7,446)
Central Baptist CollegeConway, AR 1 Undergraduate - $21,330 -
Cossatot Community College of the University of ArkansasDe Queen, AR 8 Certificate - $5,190
($4,740)		 -
University of Arkansas-East Arkansas Community CollegeForrest City, AR 11 Certificate 2 $4,380
($3,630)		 -
National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR 11 Certificate - $7,280
($6,050)		 -
University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR 12 Certificate 2 $4,662
($4,014)		 -
Harding UniversitySearcy, AR 24 Undergraduate
Graduate		 2 $25,962 $14,572
Henderson State UniversityArkadelphia, AR 11 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 1 $10,620
($8,244)		 $9,855
($7,497)
Hendrix CollegeConway, AR 1 Undergraduate - $38,200 $38,200
Jefferson Regional School of NursingPine Bluff, AR 1 Certificate - $19,605 -
John Brown UniversitySiloam Springs, AR 2 Undergraduate
Graduate		 - $31,756 $14,880
Arkansas State University Mid-SouthWest Memphis, AR 10 Certificate - $4,824
($3,744)		 -
Arkansas Northeastern CollegeBlytheville, AR 9 Certificate - $4,250
($2,850)		 -
North Arkansas CollegeHarrison, AR 16 Certificate 1 $5,592
($3,864)		 -
Northwest Technical InstituteSpringdale, AR 2 Certificate - $5,184 -
Ouachita Baptist UniversityArkadelphia, AR 6 Undergraduate
Graduate		 - $34,500 $17,188
Arkansas State University Three RiversMalvern, AR 9 Certificate 1 $4,388
($3,788)		 -
Ozarka CollegeMelbourne, AR 11 Certificate - $6,820
($3,820)		 -
University of the OzarksClarksville, AR 1 Undergraduate - $25,950 -
University of Arkansas Community College-MorriltonMorrilton, AR 7 Certificate - $4,728
($3,888)		 -
Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena, AR 9 Certificate - $4,550
($3,800)		 -
Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR 14 Certificate - $8,650
($5,200)		 -
University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical CollegeNorth Little Rock, AR 17 Certificate - $9,450
($6,300)		 -
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkanaHope, AR 10 Certificate 1 $5,565
($4,455)		 -
University of Arkansas Community College Rich MountainMena, AR 12 Certificate - $4,272
($4,032)		 -
South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado, AR 14 Certificate 3 $5,532
($3,684)		 -
Southern Arkansas University Main CampusMagnolia, AR 5 Certificate
Undergraduate		 - $15,690
($9,960)		 $10,656
($7,380)
Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, AR 14 Certificate 4 $6,480
($5,040)		 -
University of Arkansas-Fort SmithFort Smith, AR 8 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 1 $12,182
($7,334)		 $12,324
($8,022)
NorthWest Arkansas Community CollegeBentonville, AR 19 Certificate 1 $5,238
($4,926)		 -
Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR 14 Certificate - $4,776
($3,312)		 -
Arkansas State University-NewportNewport, AR 12 Certificate 2 $4,752
($3,312)		 -
University of Arkansas GranthamLIttle Rock, AR 7 Certificate
Undergraduate
Graduate		 7 $8,520 $4,980
Strayer University-ArkansasLittle Rock, AR 1 Graduate 1 $13,920 $15,135
Arkansas Colleges of Health EducationFort Smith, AR 4 Graduate 1 - $8,240
Average-- $12,649
($0)		 $15,584
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