Here is an overview of the graduate program in social work at UT Austin. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 30 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UT Austin among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #27 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 27 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Texas | 1 of 41 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 of 60 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at UT Austin, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 88 |
| Master’s | 162 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 162 master’s degrees in social work.
UT Austin is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 30 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Texas | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 30 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,598 | $54,384 |
Learn more about UT Austin tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at Austin awarded 5 doctoral degrees in social work.
UT Austin has not been ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 40% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at UT Austin were White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin 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 | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UT Austin. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 88 |