Social Work at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 18 graduates a year
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff graduates in social work earn 25% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 70% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff 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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| 411 | Thomas University Thomasville, GA | $40,565 | $41,993 | #415 | — |
| 412 | Goshen College Goshen, IN | $39,176 | $42,029 | #414 | — |
| 413 | Virginia Union University Richmond, VA | $38,872 | $35,397 | #420 | — |
| 414 | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR | $38,652 | $45,548 | #393 | $28,094 |
| 415 | University of North Alabama Florence, AL | $37,853 | $42,966 | #409 | $36,948 |
| 416 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $37,656 | $45,688 | #392 | $29,242 |
| 417 | Fort Valley State University Fort Valley, GA | $37,564 | $38,886 | #418 | $26,299 |
Other Majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $71,983 | $61,946 | #43 of 51 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | $67,231 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | $60,272 | $32,401 | #707 of 796 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $59,597 | — | #443 of 459 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $53,255 | $35,532 | #390 of 660 |
| Biology | $50,141 | $26,612 | #683 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,323 | $35,490 | #1137 of 1176 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $42,902 | $34,143 | #414 of 476 |
| Agricultural Business and Management | $42,184 | $31,868 | #77 of 77 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | $41,327 | $28,206 | #37 of 49 |
| Journalism | $40,515 | $27,259 | #181 of 187 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $39,026 | $30,536 | #338 of 345 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $30,057 | — |
| Psychology | — | $27,486 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $28,094 one year after graduating and $38,652 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ranks #414 by median pay four years after graduation, and #393 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.