Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
44
Optimistic
43
Base Case
53
Pessimistic
Earnings
$38,174/yr (4% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
10.7x earnings multiple (4.2x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $502K | $502K | $481K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 10.7x | 10.7x | 10.3x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 4.2x | 4.2x | 4.1x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 44 | 43 | 53 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$46,912
Out-of-state: $118,640 (4.2x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,000
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$48,365
27% growth from Year 1
About The University of Texas at Arlington
With 81% of applicants admitted, The University of Texas at Arlington prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 30,834 students in Arlington, TX.
See all programs and financial aid at The University of Texas at Arlington →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does The University of Texas at Arlington's Social Work program score?
This program scores 43/100 — on the lower end for Social Work. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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