Cost of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program

On-Campus Program Costs

Below are the current estimated costs of the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Program. Tuition and fees are subject to change each academic year.

Online Degree Advancement Program Costs

Tuition/Fees1	Cost
Tuition (per credit hour)2	$265
Technology Fee	$124
University Services Fee	$490
Textbooks (estimated per semester)	$100
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (if certification or recertification is necessary)3	$200
Graduation Fee	$70

¹ Estimated costs do not include a laptop, webcam, printer or headset with microphone. Students should have access to high-speed internet connection to accommodate online course requirements.

² Non-resident students pay the same tuition rate as Arkansas residents.

³ Students must document Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. The estimated cost through the program is listed. Students
may obtain certification and document through their workplace or an approved training program of their choice.

To learn about the various forms of financial assistance available to students, please visit our Financial Assistance page.

Students enrolled at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are required by University of Arkansas Board policy (Policy 1260.1) to have health insurance coverage at all times. The responsibility for obtaining health insurance coverage rests with the student. Students are urged to investigate for themselves the policy best suited to meet their particular needs. Students are encouraged to confirm their coverage under their existing plan of insurance prior to registration or, if they do not have any existing insurance, obtain such coverage. A Student Injury and Sickness plan offered by Academic Health Plans is available to all UAMS students. The amount reflected on this line is an estimated cost of plan offered by Academic Health Plans. Visit the UAMS Student Life website for a summary of the plan’s coverage, eligibility requirements, and instructions for enrollment of students and their eligible dependents as well as contact information for a UAMS representative that can assist you.

A background check and drug screen is required of all accepted applicants prior to matriculation into the program. Additional background checks and drug screens will be $25 if warranted by the clinical sites or the program. The cost of the initial package is $132.50 which includes the background check, drug screen, immunization tracking and documentation.