University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and in-state Arkansas residents. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $69,000 within 10 years.
About This School
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a public institution located in Little Rock, Arkansas with approximately 1,571 undergraduate students enrolled. Typical graduates earn $69,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a public medical school in Little Rock, Arkansas. It is part of the University of Arkansas System and consists of six colleges, seven institutes, several research centers, a statewide network of community education centers, and the UAMS Medical Center.
This is a strong option for students committed to health professions, particularly given its unusually low median debt of just $13,000 at graduation — a rare bright spot in medical education costs. With median earnings of $69,000 a decade out and a focused six-college structure built entirely around health sciences, UAMS offers a clear, career-aligned path rather than a traditional broad undergraduate experience. Just know going in that the small enrollment and specialized mission mean this isn't the right fit if you're still exploring fields outside healthcare.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences graduates earn most above the national rate in Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions ($74,782 vs $70,786 nationally), and most below it in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing ($79,413 vs $88,910).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 304 | $67,126 | $75,975 | −$8,849 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 101 | $79,413 | $88,910 | −$9,497 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 76 | $74,782 | $70,786 | +$3,996 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 35 | $65,708 | $68,061 | −$2,353 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,571 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205-7199
Official Links
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