by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at WTAMU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #21 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WTAMU among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #393 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 393 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Texas | 30 of 41 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 42 of 60 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at WTAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 21 |
| Master’s | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Texas A & M University conferred 21 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
WTAMU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #21 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 21 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 25 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 281 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from WTAMU report a median salary of $41,189 a year. This is lower than $51,655, the median for all majors at WTAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at WTAMU, social work students accumulate a median of $26,000 in student loans. This is higher than $22,333, the typical median for all majors at WTAMU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,211 | $8,267 |
| Fees | $2,729 | $2,729 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at WTAMU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 52% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Texas A & M University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WTAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 24 |
