Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other Arkansas colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB)

Administration Bldg 425, Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is a public historically black institution located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Most historically black colleges and universities (also known as HBCUs) were founded after the civil war to provide newly freed African Americans with educational opportunities. As a land grant institution this school is among larger public institutions in the state of Arkansas. Enrollment at UAPB is nearly 3,400 yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Security And Protective Services
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Engineering Technology

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then studied by the admissions office. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1130 - 1490 on the SAT and between 15 - 20 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. Only 29% of applicants are admitted to the school due to the large number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spots.

Tuition & fees at UAPB are different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $5,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $12,000 per year. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $4,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students that are eligible by way of grants and loans.

UAPB offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students may visit the UAPB website to get a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff offers a bachelor's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.26
  • Average Annual Salary: $54620

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $58120

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR-MO
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $39510

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).