Public Health Degree

The public health program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences prepares students for careers as a public health program manager, educator, nutritionist, epidemiologist, biostatistician, environmental health scientist, and more. The program focuses on planning, managing, and evaluating public health care services, as well as functioning as public health officer. Program courses include: epidemiology, biostatistics, public health principles, preventative medicine, health policy and regulations, health care service, public health law enforcement, health economics and budgeting, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer public health degrees.

The Public Health program at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health since 2004.

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)

2801 S University Ave, Little Rock, AR

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, it offers an urban setting for students to study in. About two thousand students enroll at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences yearly.

Areas of study available at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences include but are not limited to:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office.

The tuition at this school varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $7,800 per year, while out-of-state residents are charged $17,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $780. Some students at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

For a complete list of areas of study, enrollment information, student services, and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.uams.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Public Health Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UAMS has offered the following program levels for students:

• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Medical and Health Services Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies, or similar organizations.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, medical and health services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.9% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $93600

Health Educators

Description

Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May serve as a resource to assist individuals, other healthcare workers, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.

Community Health Workers

Description

Assist individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors. Conduct outreach for medical personnel or health organizations to implement programs in the community that promote, maintain, and improve individual and community health. May provide information on available resources, provide social support and informal counseling, advocate for individuals and community health needs, and provide services such as first aid and blood pressure screening. May collect data to help identify community health needs.

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).