by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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UGA was ranked #51 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 189 students received their master’s degree in social work from UGA. This makes it the #43 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UGA make a median salary of $41,594. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,314 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Georgia.
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 189 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from UGA in 2021, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 52 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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