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University of Arkansas Grantham

LIttle Rock, Arkansas · Public university · Training programs available:

Medical billing & coding programs
not reportedcompletion rate · Arkansas avg 57%
$21,956median debt of graduates
$26,870median earnings, 6 yrs after entry
$63,496median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
not reportedannual cost of attendance
Yesfederal aid (FAFSA / Pell) eligible
Accreditation: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education | Distance Education Accrediting Commission (Accredited)
Address: 2402 N University Ave, LIttle Rock, AR 72207 · Phone: (800) 955-2527 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
Accountability record (federal accreditation database, last 36 months; Department of Education oversight)
No accreditor sanctions in the last 36 months
Sanctions are probation, warning, show-cause and loss-of-accreditation actions by any recognized accreditor, including program-specific accreditors (a nursing-program probation counts for the campus). Routine monitoring reviews and voluntary withdrawals are not counted. Ask the school what the action concerned and how it was resolved.

University of Arkansas Grantham is a public trade and career school in Little Rock, Arkansas, offering medical billing & coding programs, accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

The state average completion rate is 57.3%, though this campus's own completion rate is not reported; median graduate debt is $21,956 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $63,496, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Annual cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for University of Arkansas Grantham; contact the school for current tuition. Federal financial aid can be used here, and about 71.8% of students receive Pell Grants.

What these trades pay once you're working

OccupationStarting (10th pct)MedianExperienced (75th)
Medical records specialists$33,920$41,740$51,440

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Arkansas (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.

Trade programs at this campus

ProgramCredentialGrads / yrEarnings, yr 1Earnings, yr 2Median debt
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 66 not reported not reported $7,125
Health and Medical Administrative Services Associate degree 63 $21,172 $27,391 $24,508
Health and Medical Administrative Services Certificate, 300–899 hours 11 not reported not reported $7,125

Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.

Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.

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About this school

University of Arkansas Grantham is a public trade and career school located in Little Rock, Arkansas. The school is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and it participates in federal financial aid (Title IV), meaning students may use FAFSA and Pell Grants. Its most-awarded credential area is medical billing & coding, with 140 completers reported in that program family, out of 3 total programs tracked and an undergraduate enrollment of 2,833.

Federal data reports a median debt of $21,956 among graduates and median earnings of $63,496 ten years after entry. The state average completion rate is 57.3%, though this campus's own completion rate and its comparison to the state average are not reported for this campus in federal data. About 71.8% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating a substantial share of low-income enrollment. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.

Given its focus on medical billing & coding, this campus may suit students seeking a defined credential tied to healthcare administrative work, including adult learners and career changers, though specific program lengths and delivery format are not detailed in the data provided. Locale is classified as a midsize city. Prospective students should verify current accreditation status directly with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome figures before enrolling.

Questions students ask

What trade and career programs does this campus offer?

University of Arkansas Grantham's most-awarded program family is medical billing & coding, with 140 completers reported. The school offers 3 total programs, though only this program family is specified in the data.

Is this school accredited, and by whom?

Yes, the school is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and its accreditation status is listed as accredited.

Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?

Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so students can use FAFSA and Pell Grants. About 71.8% of students at this campus receive Pell Grants.

What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?

This campus's own completion rate is not reported for this campus in federal data. The state average completion rate is 57.3%, but a direct comparison is not reported.

How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?

Graduates of this school carry a median debt of $21,956, according to federal data.

What do graduates of this school earn?

Median earnings for graduates 10 years after entry are $63,496, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

How much does it cost to attend for a year?

Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data. Contact the school directly at (800) 955-2527 or visit uagrantham.edu for current tuition figures.

Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?

University of Arkansas Grantham is a public institution, which can affect tuition structure and eligibility for certain state and federal aid programs.

How long do the programs here take to complete?

Program length is not reported for this campus in the data provided; contact the school to confirm program duration.

How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?

You can verify accreditation with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, and review outcome data on the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?442569.

Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?

The data does not specify program length or schedule format, so fit for adult career changers cannot be confirmed from the figures provided; contact the school for details on scheduling and format.

What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?

Licensing or certification requirements after completing a program here are not reported in the data provided; contact the school for specifics related to medical billing & coding credentials.

How do I contact the school or apply?

You can contact University of Arkansas Grantham at (800) 955-2527 or through its website at https://www.uagrantham.edu/.

How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?

Comparative data against other nearby schools offering medical billing & coding programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard to compare schools directly.

Other trade and career schools in LIttle Rock, AR

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Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.

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