by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UT Austin. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 41 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #27 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 27 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Texas | 1 of 41 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 60 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 162 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 88 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 41 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UT Austin report a median salary of $52,222 a year. This is below $77,647, the median for all majors at UT Austin.
To complete a bachelor’s at UT Austin, social work students borrow a median amount of $21,506 in student loans. This is higher than $21,285, the typical median for all majors at UT Austin.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,752 | $44,908 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UT Austin. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 162 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 5 |
