by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at WashU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 8 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, WashU as a strong choice for social work, placing at #25 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 25 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Missouri | 1 of 15 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 of 60 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social work at WashU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 163 master’s degrees in social work.
WashU is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 24 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $70,008 | $70,008 |
| Fees | $646 | $646 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at WashU were White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Washington University in St Louis handed out 12 doctoral degrees in social work.
WashU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the doctoral level. Its best result was #3 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at WashU are Black or African American. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Washington University in St Louis with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |