by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UC Berkeley. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UC Berkeley among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #5 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 5 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in California | 3 of 29 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at UC Berkeley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 68 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of California-Berkeley handed out 68 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UC Berkeley is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley report a median salary of $60,405 a year. This is lower than $106,510, the median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, social work graduates take on a median debt of $13,719 in student loans. This is lower than $14,238, the typical median for all majors at UC Berkeley.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,442 | $44,148 |
| Fees | $3,117 | $3,117 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UC Berkeley were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California-Berkeley with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UC Berkeley. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 82 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 6 |
