by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at The U. 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:
College Factual ranks The U as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #42 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 42 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Utah | 1 of 8 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 2 of 26 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at The U, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 117 |
| Master’s | 208 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Utah conferred 117 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
The U is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Utah | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from The U earn a median of $55,546 a year. This is lower than $74,538, the median for all majors at The U.
To complete a bachelor’s at The U, social work students borrow a median amount of $15,038 in student loans. This is below $20,739, the typical median for all majors at The U.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,749 | $29,701 |
| Fees | $1,159 | $1,159 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at The U were White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Utah with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 74 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at The U. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 208 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 3 |
