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Social Work Schools in Arkansas

419 students earned Social Work degrees in Arkansas in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Work major is the 19th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Arkansas

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 269
Master’s Degree 125
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 7
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 7
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 7
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 7
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 7
Associate Degree 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 5
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

In Arkansas, 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 Arkansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.0%
  • Black or African American: 28.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.5%
  • White: 58.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 6.0%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 6,850 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 Arkansas

Social Work grads earn an average of $40,560 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
8,899 Total Students

The average student takes 4.50 years to complete their degree at UA Little Rock. 100% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $16,065.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
27,562 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.10%.

83 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
13,106 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 100% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at A-State.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
4,617 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,456. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
5,887 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. A typical student attending UAFS will pay a net price of $9,062. The student loan default rate of 7.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
34% Graduation Rate
3,163 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending Henderson State University will pay a net price of $14,902. The 4.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
2,668 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 81% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,631. Graduates earn an average $26,331 after graduation.

9 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
4,432 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 68% are considered full time. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
2,645 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $26,554 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

#9

Philander Smith College

Little Rock
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
799 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $25,327 a year. 100% of the teachers are full time.

Social Work Careers in AR

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title AR Job Growth AR Median Salary
Substance Abuse Social Workers 28% $40,170
Marriage and Family Therapists 25% $49,340
Healthcare Social Workers 23% $45,020
Social and Community Service Managers 22% $53,530
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 19% $36,690
Counselors 15% $36,120
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 14% $36,690
Social Workers 11% $36,680

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

Major Annual Graduates in AR
Public Administration 186
Other Public Administration 62
Human Services 12
Community Organization & Advocacy 10
Public Policy 8

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