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. Also, learn how WUSTL ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The social work major at WUSTL is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Work. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 262 students received their master’s degree in social work from WUSTL. This makes it the #23 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WUSTL paid an average of $2,573 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $61,750 | $61,750 |
| Fees | $1,232 | $1,232 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,264 | $1,264 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,778 | $20,778 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,464 | $3,464 |
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WUSTL does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WUSTL Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at WUSTL make a median salary of $50,855. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 238 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from WUSTL. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WUSTL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 35 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Washington University in St Louis.
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