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Social Work Schools in Alaska

29 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Social Work is the 7th most popular major in the state out of a total 68 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Alaska

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, 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 Alaska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.9%
  • White: 62.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 31.0%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Alaska

There are 3,350 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Alaska

Social Work grads earn an average of $64,200 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
11,953 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,355 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 83% get financial aid.

Social Work Careers in AK

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title AK Job Growth AK Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 26% $72,070
Substance Abuse Social Workers 19% $40,980
Counselors 13% $57,980
Social and Community Service Managers 9% $69,140
Social Workers 8% $69,930
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3% $47,110
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists -3% $65,470

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

Major Annual Graduates in AK
Public Administration 34
Community Organization & Advocacy 2

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