by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how CUA ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, CUA came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 17 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 19 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Catholic University of America handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 120 students received their master’s degree in social work from CUA. This makes it the #75 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Part-time undergraduates at CUA paid an average of $2,100 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $54,630 | $54,630 |
| Fees | $1,204 | $1,204 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,180 | $1,180 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,370 | $17,370 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,400 | $3,400 |
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All of the 13 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from CUA in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the CUA social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CUA Online Learning page.
Of the 111 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from CUA in 2021-2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Catholic University of America.
More about our data sources and methodologies.