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Social Work in Arkansas

Social Work Schools in Arkansas

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Arkansas

5,060 people in the state and 1,154,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Work.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. AR

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Arkansas

A typical salary for a Social Work grad in the state is $56,279, compared to a typical salary of $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. AR

There are 2 colleges in Arkansas that offer Social Work degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,477 a year. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,767 after earning their degree at this institution. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Social Work Careers in AR

Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:

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

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Work.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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