Social Work at Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 8 graduates a year
Henderson State University graduates in social work earn 18% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 51% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Henderson State University Compares for Social Work
All 420 colleges reporting social work earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence College Providence, RI | $70,356 | $69,293 | #1 | — |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | $70,273 | $66,885 | #2 | $42,227 |
| 3 | La Sierra University Riverside, CA | $69,244 | $63,008 | #12 | $42,213 |
| 4 | California State University-San Bernardino San Bernardino, CA | $69,201 | $62,968 | #14 | $39,145 |
| 5 | San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA | $68,524 | $62,352 | #19 | $48,750 |
| 6 | California State University-Long Beach Long Beach, CA | $68,448 | $62,283 | #20 | $42,925 |
| 7 | Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA | $67,458 | $62,047 | #21 | — |
| 8 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $67,393 | $61,323 | #26 | $44,906 |
| 9 | Iona University New Rochelle, NY | $66,417 | $63,215 | #10 | — |
| 10 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $66,349 | $63,151 | #11 | — |
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| 399 | Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN | $42,798 | $45,914 | #390 | $38,324 |
| 400 | University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | $42,673 | $45,780 | #391 | $36,126 |
| 401 | Grambling State University Grambling, LA | $42,644 | $49,364 | #345 | $26,980 |
| 402 | Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR | $42,453 | $50,027 | #331 | $22,458 |
| 403 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $42,390 | $51,432 | #284 | $28,262 |
| 404 | University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY | $41,979 | $47,533 | #376 | — |
| 405 | Marshall University Huntington, WV | $41,684 | $49,315 | #347 | $33,344 |
Other Majors at Henderson State University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $68,733 | $72,326 | #952 of 966 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $62,161 | — | #676 of 796 |
| Business/Commerce | $48,955 | $36,606 | #256 of 271 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $46,783 | $32,875 | #359 of 476 |
| Psychology | $41,112 | $21,846 | #943 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $40,226 | $36,511 | #637 of 680 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $38,106 | — |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | — | $29,307 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Henderson State University social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,458 one year after graduating and $42,453 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Henderson State University rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, Henderson State University ranks #402 by median pay four years after graduation, and #331 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at Henderson State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 18% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
← All data for Henderson State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.