by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at FAU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Graduate Certificate level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAU as a strong choice for social work, placing at #78 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 78 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Florida | 2 of 13 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 5 of 135 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 173 |
| Certificate | 13 |
| Graduate Certificate | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 10 graduate certificate degrees in social work.
FAU is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
Every one of the 10 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social work from FAU identified as women.
The largest share of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at FAU are Black or African American. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FAU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 173 |
| Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 13 |