by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at GCU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 4 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks GCU highly for social work, coming in at #411 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 411 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Arizona | 8 of 10 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 45 of 60 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at GCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 297 |
| Master’s | 155 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Canyon University awarded 297 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
GCU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Arizona | 4 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 32 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 319 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from GCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,452 a year. This is below $65,272, the median for all majors at GCU.
To complete a bachelor’s at GCU, social work students borrow a median amount of $35,959 in student loans. This is higher than $30,001, the typical median for all majors at GCU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,500 | $16,473 |
| Fees | $2,035 | $2,035 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at GCU are White. Approximately 34% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 92 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 31 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at GCU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 155 |
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