Best Social Work Degrees in Arkansas by ROI
Colleges in Arkansas ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Arkansas
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$235,774
Across Arkansas programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,457
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Grad rate: 41.7% |
-$119,875 | $42,030 | $21,013 | $26,980 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Arkansas State University
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$164,441 | $40,325 | $22,823 | $29,370 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Harding University
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$268,590 | $37,805 | $36,385 | $29,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Arkansas
Grad rate: 69.6% |
-$305,114 | $33,799 | $26,161 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Grad rate: 40.6% |
-$320,853 | $32,106 | $20,907 | $29,145 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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