Social Work Schools in Alaska

In 2022-2023, 91 students earned their Social Work degrees in AK.

A Social Work major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

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	40

Gender Distribution

In Alaska, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Alaska is as follows:

• Asian: 7.7%
• Black or African American: 4.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 13.2%
• White: 51.6%
• Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
• Other Races: 23.1%

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.

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Alaska

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

Most Popular Social Work Programs in AK

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

Social Work Careers in AK

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title	AK Job Growth	AK Median Salary
Counselors	13%	$57,980

Related Majors in Alaska

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

Major	Annual Graduates in AK
Child Advocacy & Policy	2

View all majors related to Social Work

View Nationwide Social Work Report

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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