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Social Work Schools in Arizona

577 students earned Social Work degrees in Arizona in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 15th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Arizona

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 564
Post-Master’s Certificate 10
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 3
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 3

Gender Distribution

In Arizona, 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 Arizona is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 28.4%
  • White: 53.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 8.0%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Arizona

In this state, there are 18,510 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Arizona

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $48,390. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 3 colleges in Arizona that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

292 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
53,993 Total Students

67% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.64 years to complete their degree at ASU - Skysong. In their early career, ASU - Skysong grads earn an average salary of $46,621.

242 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
74,795 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.27 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

43 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
29,566 Total Students

The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at NAU. 68% of the teachers are full time.

Social Work Careers in AZ

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title AZ Job Growth AZ Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 44% $58,710
Marriage and Family Therapists 42% $46,330
Substance Abuse Social Workers 40% $36,570
Counselors 34% $42,600
Social and Community Service Managers 32% $60,780
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 30% $37,300
Social Workers 21% $63,190
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10% $53,010

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

Major Annual Graduates in AZ
Public Administration 519
Public Policy 55
Community Organization & Advocacy 38
Human Services 9

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