Social Work at University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
University of Arkansas graduates in social work earn 5% 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 University of Arkansas 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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| 295 | Mount Mercy University Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,542 | $52,112 | #259 | $37,303 |
| 296 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $49,513 | $50,340 | #325 | — |
| 297 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $49,465 | $52,787 | #240 | $39,292 |
| 298 | University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | $49,458 | $58,282 | #56 | $35,424 |
| 299 | Lewis-Clark State College Lewiston, ID | $49,429 | $52,561 | #250 | $35,456 |
| 300 | University of South Carolina-Columbia Columbia, SC | $49,401 | $54,778 | #156 | $28,032 |
| 301 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA | $49,400 | $50,240 | #327 | $33,119 |
Other Social Work Credentials at University of Arkansas
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,499 | $58,464 | $26,170 |
Other Majors at University of Arkansas by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Arkansas social work graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $35,424 one year after graduating and $49,458 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Arkansas rank for social work?
Among 420 colleges reporting earnings for social work graduates, University of Arkansas ranks #298 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is social work at University of Arkansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% less than the national median for social work ($51,790), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.