by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social work at WCU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 4 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WCU highly for social work, ranked #48 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 48 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Pennsylvania | 2 of 24 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 11 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at WCU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 48 |
| Master’s | 117 |
| Graduate Certificate | 12 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 117 master’s degrees in social work.
WCU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the master’s level. In particular it placed #3 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 3 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
Among recent graduates, 11% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at WCU are White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, West Chester University of Pennsylvania awarded 12 graduate certificate degrees in social work.
WCU is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the graduate certificate level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 2 |
All of the 12 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social work from WCU identified as women.
The majority of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at WCU are Black or African American. Roughly 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WCU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 48 |