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, and more. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for social work students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in social work.
In 2021, 166 students received their master’s degree in social work from UChicago. This makes it the #51 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UChicago make a median salary of $44,819 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 University of Chicago.
Of the 166 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from UChicago in 2020-2021, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 |
| White | 78 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 14 |
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