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. Also, learn how UAPB ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UAPB was ranked #416 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 33% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAPB go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,974 a year. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAPB, social work students borrow a median amount of $29,145 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Of the 16 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from UAPB in 2021, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
