by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAU as a strong choice for social work, placing at #56 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 56 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Florida | 2 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 173 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $41,339 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $19,694 in student loans. This is lower than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Read more about FAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were Black or African American. About 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 65 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 49 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 13 certificate degrees in social work.
FAU has not been ranked for social work at the certificate level.
In the most recent graduating class, 8% of social work certificate degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of social work certificate degree graduates at FAU are Black or African American. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Graduate study is also available at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 10 |
