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Social Work at University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $35,408/yr (-3% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)

ROI 16.0x earnings multiple (7.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #96 of 338 Social Work programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$540K	$540K	$513K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.0x	16.0x	15.2x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.0x	7.0x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	47	46	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$33,820

Out-of-state: $76,840 (7.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$64,544

-91% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$19,319

6.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$51,585

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $35,408/yr, roughly in line with the $36,554 national median for Social Work. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 16.0x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 5% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Social Work career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $19,319 against $35,408/yr in earnings, the debt burden is moderate. Most graduates should manage repayment without extended financial strain.

A #96 ranking among 338 Social Work programs places University of Arkansas at Little Rock in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 46% earnings increase from $35,408 to $51,585 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Arkansas at Little Rock

A 58% admission rate makes University of Arkansas at Little Rock accessible to a wide range of qualified students, a smaller institution with 4,740 students in Little Rock, AR. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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Top Career Paths

Social and community service managers $78,240/yr

Social work teachers, postsecondary $76,210/yr

Social workers, all other $69,480/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 46/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Social Work at University of Arkansas at Little Rock?

At 46/100, the financial outlook is modest. Higher-scoring Social Work programs exist, though non-financial factors may justify this choice.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →