by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at Columbia University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 23 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Columbia University as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #8 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 8 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New York | 1 of 33 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 of 91 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at Columbia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 546 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Professional Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York conferred 546 master’s degrees in social work.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $81,888 | $81,888 |
| Fees | $3,037 | $3,037 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Columbia University were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 64 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 242 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 59 |
| Other Races | 48 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 10 doctoral degrees in social work.
Columbia University is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
In the most recent graduating class, 40% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at Columbia University were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 6 professional certificate degrees in social work.
Columbia University is not yet ranked for social work at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 17% of social work professional certificate degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of social work professional certificate degree graduates at Columbia University were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a professional certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |