by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how UT Austin ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, UT Austin came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 155 students received their master’s degree in social work from UT Austin. This makes it the #58 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,010 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,866 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $46,207 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, social work students borrow a median amount of $21,506 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at UT Austin is $181 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 79 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from UT Austin. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
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 | 30 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 155 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from UT Austin in 2021, 12% were men and 88% 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 The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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