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Social Work at University of Alaska Anchorage

If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what University of Alaska Anchorage. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Alaska Anchorage sits in Anchorage, AK.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 61 social work degrees were granted at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Studying Online at University of Alaska Anchorage

Distance learning is available at University of Alaska Anchorage. Of 10,493 students, 3,393 (32%) studied exclusively online and 4,123 (39%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at University of Alaska Anchorage

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Alaska Anchorage’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 52
Best Value	Nationwide	#220 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#339 of 570

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Alaska	#1 of 2
Best Value	Alaska	#2 of 2
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#32 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#44 of 52
Best Value	Nationwide	#220 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#339 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage

Graduates of University of Alaska Anchorage’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$43,878
2 years	$47,875
3 years	$53,117
4 years	$58,317
5 years	$69,992

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn a median of $58,317, compared with $54,505 for all University of Alaska Anchorage graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Work graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage is $31,750.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage are 82% women (50) and 18% men (11).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Of the 18 bachelor’s social work graduates at University of Alaska Anchorage, 78% were women (14) and 22% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	8
Hispanic / Latino	4
Black / African American	1
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	2
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, above the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at University of Alaska Anchorage

Among the 37 master’s social work degrees awarded at University of Alaska Anchorage, 81% were women (30) and 19% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	23
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	3
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 38% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Alaska Anchorage, lower than the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at University of Alaska Anchorage

This Social Work program at University of Alaska Anchorage breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	55
Child Advocacy & Policy	6

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at University of Alaska Anchorage go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.