Social Work at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith graduates in social work earn 13% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Arkansas-Fort Smith 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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| 370 | Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall, MN | $45,467 | $43,431 | #406 | $46,368 |
| 371 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $45,451 | $49,650 | #340 | $35,574 |
| 372 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $45,436 | $46,209 | #389 | $39,192 |
| 373 | University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR | $45,275 | $53,353 | #209 | $32,532 |
| 374 | Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, ID | $45,229 | $48,095 | #368 | $29,355 |
| 375 | Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC | $45,224 | $48,532 | #359 | — |
| 376 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $45,201 | $51,181 | #292 | $35,300 |
Other Majors at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $82,688 | $51,896 | #253 of 459 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,708 | $69,618 | #909 of 966 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $72,074 | $54,484 | #110 of 253 |
| Chemistry | $66,817 | $22,255 | #101 of 209 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $65,470 | $58,380 | #49 of 76 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $50,020 | $39,057 | #1087 of 1176 |
| Biology | $48,712 | $26,541 | #721 of 841 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $45,378 | $40,525 | #301 of 345 |
| History | $45,097 | $26,445 | #374 of 459 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,197 | $40,565 | #520 of 680 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,509 | $33,460 | #626 of 660 |
| Psychology | $40,519 | $29,853 | #960 of 1027 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $37,641 | $26,728 | #467 of 476 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $35,760 | $28,951 | #651 of 660 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas-Fort Smith social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $32,532 one year after graduating and $45,275 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas-Fort Smith rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Arkansas-Fort Smith ranks #373 by median pay four years after graduation, and #209 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith worth it?
Its graduates earn 13% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,363.
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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.