by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, UW Seattle came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 123 students received their master’s degree in social work from UW Seattle. This makes it the #72 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle is $35,399. This is higher than $31,866, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $51,654. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW Seattle, social work students borrow a median amount of $17,396 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Washington - Seattle Campus.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from UW Seattle. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 123 students earned a master's degree in social work from UW Seattle. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 19 |
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