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Social Work at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Pine Bluff, AR · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $28,094/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk Moderate (24% exposed)

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

ROI 12.8x earnings multiple (6.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #286 of 338 Social Work programs

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	$461K	$461K	$447K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	12.8x	12.8x	12.4x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	6.8x	6.8x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	70%	69%	58%
DegreeOutlook Score	33	32	47

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,076

Out-of-state: $68,116 (6.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,716

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,000

11.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$41,063

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Social Work graduates start at $28,094/yr, trailing the $36,554 national average by 23%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 12.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 3% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $27,000 debt-to-$28,094 income ratio translates to about 12 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #286 out of 338 programs, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's financial outcomes for Social Work trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $28,094 to $41,063 shows 46% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's 58% acceptance rate reflects moderate selectivity, with a smaller student body of 1,899 in Pine Bluff, AR. With 67% 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

How does University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's Social Work program score?

This program scores 32/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

Why are Social Work earnings lower at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff?

Lower starting pay at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

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