Health Science Schools
In Pocahontas, Arkansas
In Pocahontas, there is only one health science school where health science faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the health science academic community in Pocahontas, and the future trends. Academia in health science includes health science training at the health science certificate level.
Statistics
Professional Trends
Pocahontas Vs. Arkansas Health Science Employment
| Pocahontas | 3,290 |
| Arkansas | 55,120 |
Of the 44,620 health science professionals employed in Arkansas, 3,290 work in Pocahontas. Between 2006 and 2010, in Pocahontas, there has been a 23% decline in the number of health science professionals. Overall employment in Pocahontas has increased.
Pocahontas Vs. Arkansas Health Science employment growth
| 49,050 | 52,350 | 53,650 | 54,500 | 44,620 |
| 4,260 | 3,990 | 4,080 | No data | 3,290 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Arkansas
- Dark Yellow: Pocahontas
Health Science VS. All professions salaries in Pocahontas
| $42,688 | $55,315 | $60,488 | No data | $60,890 |
| $26,460 | $28,360 | $29,750 | No data | $31,030 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Health Science in Pocahontas
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Pocahontas
As the number of health science professionals in Pocahontas has shrunk, salaries for health science professionals have increased. Pocahontas health science professionals made $60,890 per year, on average, in 2010. Health science professionals in Pocahontas made a yearly average salary of $42,688, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of health science professionals in Pocahontas is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Health science professionals in Pocahontas
10th percentile |
$38,285 |
25th percentile |
$37,860 |
50th percentile |
$47,659 |
75th percentile |
$58,731 |
90th percentile |
$73,273 |
Health science professionals in Pocahontas earn a median salary of $47,659 per year. The difference in pay between the health science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 91%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $38,285 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $73,273 per year.
Average Salaries for Health science professionals and related professions in Pocahontas
Health Information |
$28,940 |
Biology |
$32,240 |
Health Information Management |
$51,365 |
Health Science |
$60,890 |
Health science professional salaries in Pocahontas are, on average, higher than salaries earned for professionals in related fields.
Educational Trends
Health Science schools in Pocahontas
There is only one accredited health science school in the city. Many of Pocahontas' health science professionals are graduates of this school.
Health Science Programs Offered In Pocahontas
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 1 |
There is one degree and certificate program in health science offered by Pocahontas' health science school.
Student Completed Health Science Degrees In Pocahontas
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
48 |
| Total | 48 |
Approximately 48 students graduated from health science courses in 2010.