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. We've also included details on how DU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, DU came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 500 students received their master’s degree in social work from DU. This makes it the #9 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from DU make a median salary of $45,153 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 Denver.
Of the 500 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from DU, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at DU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Denver with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 78 |
| White | 331 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 34 |
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