by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UAFS ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at UAFS was ranked #386 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 343 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 386 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Arkansas - Fort Smith handed out 10 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 47% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAFS is $32,532. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UAFS was $474 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $188 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,512 | $11,376 |
| Fees | $2,394 | $2,394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,368 | $1,368 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,799 | $9,799 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,064 | $5,064 |
Learn more about UAFS tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UAFS are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas - Fort Smith with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the UAFS social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UAFS Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Arkansas - Fort Smith.
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