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 Seattle U ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Seattle U was ranked #78 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Seattle University handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in social work from Seattle U. This makes it the #273 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Seattle U is $35,872. This is higher than $31,866, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Seattle U make a median salary of $46,193 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Seattle University.
Of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Seattle U in 2021, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 social work majors earned their master's degree from Seattle U. Of these graduates, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Seattle University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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