Arkansas Social Work Degree Programs
AKA: ASW, BSW, MSW, DSW, Clinical MSW
Data Source:
Dept. of Education - 2026
Social Worker License has analyzed data from 14 schools who offer degree programs in the field of social work and human services. Jump to schools.
Among the 14 Arkansas schools listed, 10 have social work-specific program information. The remaining four offer related programs in human services, mental and social health, or other social service fields rather than listed social work degrees.
Arkansas options are concentrated at the undergraduate level. Prospective graduate students have three listed MSW choices, while no social work doctoral programs appear in the available program information.
Available CSWE-accredited program information covers all 10 schools with social work-specific programs. Seven have baccalaureate-level coverage, while three have both baccalaureate and master’s-level coverage.
CSWE programmatic accreditation applies to an individual social work program and is separate from institutional accreditation. Students should confirm the current accreditation status of their intended degree directly with the school.
Four schools report online availability in their CSWE-accredited program information. Because the online indicator may not apply to every degree option or component, students should review each program’s delivery details carefully.
The figures below highlight the three lowest amounts among schools with social work-specific program information. Tuition and average net price are school-level figures, not social work program-specific costs, and should not be interpreted as measures of program quality.
Use the filterable school list below to compare degree level, location, reported online availability, school-level cost, and other available details. Then confirm current requirements and program features directly with each school before applying.
Students planning for professional licensure should evaluate whether a program fits the requirements for their intended credential and jurisdiction. Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure.
Ten of the 14 listed Arkansas schools have social work-specific program information. All 10 have bachelor’s-level social work options, and three also have listed master’s-level options.
The listed MSW options are at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, and Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Available program information shows advanced-standing plans at all three.
Yes. Four listed schools report online availability: University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Arkansas, Arkansas State University, and Henderson State University. Verify which degree, courses, and field placements are available online.
Available CSWE-accredited program information covers 10 Arkansas schools. CSWE programmatic accreditation is separate from institutional accreditation, so confirm the current status of the specific degree program before enrolling.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith has the lowest listed in-state tuition and average net price among the social work-specific schools. Arkansas State University also appears among the three lowest for both measures. These are school-level figures, not program-specific costs.
Completing a listed program does not automatically guarantee licensure. Requirements vary by credential and jurisdiction, so students should confirm education, examination, field experience, and other requirements with the relevant licensing authority.
Whether you live in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith or elsewhere in Arkansas, you can find the right social work or human services degree program for you. Filter schools in Arkansas by degree level and field type. Rank schools by features that matter to you. Explore all the social work programs offered in Arkansas below.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,091
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
44.95%
In-State Tuition:
$7,334
Out-of-State Tuition:
$12,182
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$10,574
Applicants Accepted:
80.46%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
9,110
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
53.21%
In-State Tuition:
$8,090
Out-of-State Tuition:
$14,522
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,366
Applicants Accepted:
82.26%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
550
Average SAT Math Score:
565
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,456
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
40.7%
In-State Tuition:
$8,244
Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,620
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$23,405
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
527
Average SAT Math Score:
538
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations.
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
342
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
0%
In-State Tuition:
$8,760
Out-of-State Tuition:
$8,760
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$10,627
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,933
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
27.37%
In-State Tuition:
$9,292
Out-of-State Tuition:
$14,857
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,287
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
1,807
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
42.07%
In-State Tuition:
$9,412
Out-of-State Tuition:
$17,992
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$12,653
Applicants Accepted:
41.18%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
464
Average SAT Math Score:
449
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
4,949
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
41.2%
In-State Tuition:
$9,748
Out-of-State Tuition:
$22,158
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$17,248
Applicants Accepted:
58.78%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
555
Average SAT Math Score:
545
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
2,708
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
35.27%
In-State Tuition:
$9,960
Out-of-State Tuition:
$15,690
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,027
Applicants Accepted:
75.33%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
515
Average SAT Math Score:
520
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program description:
Any instructional program in public administration and services not listed above.
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
28,677
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
70.56%
In-State Tuition:
$10,104
Out-of-State Tuition:
$29,966
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$18,209
Applicants Accepted:
74.3%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
575
Average SAT Math Score:
560
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Public
Total Enrollment
7,762
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
51.1%
In-State Tuition:
$10,523
Out-of-State Tuition:
$18,023
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$16,511
Applicants Accepted:
89.49%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
550
Average SAT Math Score:
520
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
751
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
31.18%
In-State Tuition:
$13,014
Out-of-State Tuition:
$13,014
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$14,224
Applicants Accepted:
Not enough data
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
N/A
Average SAT Math Score:
N/A
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
3,382
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
69.76%
In-State Tuition:
$26,262
Out-of-State Tuition:
$26,262
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$22,130
Applicants Accepted:
70.52%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
595
Average SAT Math Score:
580
Degree Levels Offered
Salary 1 Year After Graduation
Program fields may include:
Type of Institution
Private nonprofit
Total Enrollment
1,471
Accredited By:
Higher Learning Commission
Graduation Rate:
71.52%
In-State Tuition:
$31,756
Out-of-State Tuition:
$31,756
Average Cost (tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses - minus grant/scholarship aid):
$20,397
Applicants Accepted:
76.14%
Average SAT Score:
N/A
Average SAT Reading Score:
608
Average SAT Math Score:
603
