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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, Boston U came in at #10. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 315 students received their master’s degree in social work from Boston U. This makes it the #18 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Boston University.
Of the 315 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from Boston U in 2020-2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 31 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 32 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Advocacy & Policy | 5 |
| Other Social Work | 1 |
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