by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at UIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 17 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UIC among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #91 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 91 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 5 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 of 110 |
Here is each degree level available for social work at UIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago conferred 241 master’s degrees in social work.
UIC holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 5 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 8 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 67 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,000 | $45,000 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
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Among recent graduates, 14% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at UIC were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 119 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Illinois Chicago handed out 4 doctoral degrees in social work.
UIC is not currently ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 25% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at UIC are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois Chicago with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |