by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at VCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates VCU among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #107 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 107 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Virginia | 4 of 10 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 135 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at VCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 84 |
| Master’s | 365 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University conferred 365 master’s degrees in social work.
VCU is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 2 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 75 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at VCU were White. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 |
| White | 226 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Virginia Commonwealth University handed out 6 doctoral degrees in social work.
VCU has not been ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 17% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at VCU 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 Virginia Commonwealth University with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at VCU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 84 |