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Social Work Schools in Arizona

In 2020-2021, 1,319 students earned their Social Work degrees in AZ.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 19th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Arizona

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 675
Master’s Degree 564
Associate Degree 42
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 25
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 25
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 25
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.4%
  • Black or African American: 10.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 34.7%
  • White: 42.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 9.4%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 18,510 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Arizona

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $48,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 10 colleges in Arizona that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

445 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

298 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
103,427 Total Students

8% of the teachers are full time. This private school has an average net price of $20,585. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $34,441 after earning their degree at this institution.

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.50% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 67% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 26 to 1.

217 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 4.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 68% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at NAU.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,948 Total Students

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,504. Of all the students who attend this school, 63% get financial aid.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
14,374 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,605. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

#7

Phoenix College

Phoenix
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,538 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 80% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $31,223 a year.

#8

Yavapai College

Prescott
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,009 Total Students

74% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,814. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,395 Total Students

49% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $10,836.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
8,768 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 9.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

Social Work Careers in AZ

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 44% $58,710
Marriage and Family Therapists 42% $46,330
Substance Abuse Social Workers 40% $36,570
Counselors 34% $42,600
Social and Community Service Managers 32% $60,780
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 30% $37,300
Social Workers 21% $63,190
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10% $53,010

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Human Services 1,143
Community Organization & Advocacy 785
Public Administration 621
Public Policy 233

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