by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Iowa. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Iowa among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #117 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 117 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Iowa | 1 of 10 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 12 of 59 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at Iowa, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 71 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate | 78 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Iowa conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Iowa is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Iowa | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Iowa report a median salary of $51,447 a year. This is lower than $69,768, the median for all majors at Iowa.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Iowa, social work students accumulate a median of $25,180 in student loans. This is above $24,594, the typical median for all majors at Iowa.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,356 | $31,374 |
| Fees | $1,997 | $1,997 |
Find out more about Iowa tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 7% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Iowa are White. About 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Iowa with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Iowa. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 71 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 1 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 78 |
