Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $33,140 track close to the $36,554 national median for Social Work programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 17.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 24% task exposure — and the 5% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
The $29,000 debt-to-$33,140 income ratio translates to about 11 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.
Ranked #152 out of 338 programs, Arkansas State University's Social Work offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
The five-year earnings trajectory from $33,140 to $49,629 shows 50% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.