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Social Work in Arkansas

Social Work Schools in Arkansas

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Arkansas

In this state, there are 5,060 people employed in jobs related to a Social Work degree, compared to 1,154,620 nationwide.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. AR

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Arkansas

In this state, Social Work grads earn an average of $56,279. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,844.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. AR

There are 2 colleges in Arkansas that offer Social Work degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,477 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 58%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

#2

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,767 after earning their degree at this institution. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Social Work Careers in AR

Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $78,044
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $58,560
Social Workers, All Other 5% $62,827
Counselors, All Other 5% $81,766
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 3% $40,804
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1% $41,658
Marriage and Family Therapists -4% $74,325

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Work.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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