by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at UAA. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAA as a strong choice for social work, ranked #382 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 382 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Alaska | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at UAA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alaska Anchorage awarded 37 master’s degrees in social work.
UAA is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Alaska | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 37 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 219 |
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at UAA are White. Approximately 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of Alaska Anchorage conferred 6 graduate certificate degrees in social work.
UAA is not currently ranked for social work at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 6 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social work from UAA were women.
The majority of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at UAA are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Anchorage with a graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UAA awarded 6 graduate certificate completions in youth services/administration recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at UAA. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 18 |