2023 best colleges in Arkansas

Students will find a memorial of each graduated student since the late 1800s at the University of Arkansas’s Senior Walk, but that’s not the school’s only asset. U of A ranks among the top schools in regard to the number of graduates working at Fortune 500 companies. For sports fans, Arkansas State University is home to the Red Wolves, which compete in the Division I Sun Belt Conference. While options for liberal arts schools are limited, Lyon College offers solid academic programs and a pet-friendly campus, including pet-inclusive facilities and on-campus pet training programs.

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#1 in Arkansas | #23 in Social Work nationally

Arkansas State University

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Economic score: 3.19

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $14,189

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $40,325

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $5,051

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 63%
Graduation rate: 57%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#2 in Arkansas | #147 in Social Work nationally

Harding University

Searcy, Arkansas

Economic score: 6.24

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $19,456

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 6.5 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $37,805

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $1,487

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 54%
Graduation rate: 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

#3 in Arkansas | #192 in Social Work nationally

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Economic score: 7.96

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $16,507

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 7.4 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $33,799

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $2,708

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 83%
Graduation rate: 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Economic score: 3.41

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $16,065

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 3.9 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $42,030

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: + $4,898

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 58%
Graduation rate: 44%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Economic score: 7.32

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $11,631

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 6.6 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $32,106

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $3,559

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 68%
Graduation rate: 39%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, Arkansas

Economic score: 25.72

The Economic Score is the combination of payback and earningsplus, and is how we determine a school’s rank. The lower the economic score the better. For an analysis of how we arrive at the economic score, and a description of our data sources, please visit our methodology page.

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Net cost: $14,902

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Payback: 19.3 years

Payback measures how long it takes the average student to pay back the total cost of attending college with marginal earnings. Marginal earnings are the difference between what the average student would have earned before attending college and what they earn afterwards.

Earnings: $26,353

Median earnings of all students 10 years after enrollment. Includes students that did not graduate.

EarningsPlus: - $8,845

EarningsPlus compares student earnings after college against a benchmark that Degreechoices adjusts based on each school’s unique mix of academic programs and the in-state/out-of-state composition of the student body.

Admission rate: 75%
Graduation rate: 42%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (48%) are not ranked and are displayed at the end of the ranking list.

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How long does it take me to repay a bachelor's degree in social work in Arkansas?

Years

6.1 years

The cost of the average bachelor's degree in social work in Arkansas is covered by the new earnings of graduates in 6.1 years.

How much do graduates with bachelor's degree in social work earn in Arkansas?

Salary

$34,975

The median bachelor's degree in social work graduate earns $34,975 3 years after graduating.

How much does a bachelor's degree in social work cost in Arkansas?

Net cost

$15,025

The average annual cost of a bachelor's degree in social work is $15,025. This is the net cost and considers only students that have received Title IV funds.