by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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UA was ranked #59 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Alabama.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Alabama handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 42% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 232 students received their master’s degree in social work from UA. This makes it the #33 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,462 a year. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UA, social work students borrow a median amount of $39,452 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at UA is $286 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UA was $1,425 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $545 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,100 | $32,400 |
| Fees | $800 | $800 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,840 | $14,840 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,842 | $5,842 |
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Of the 75 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from UA in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UA 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 UA Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UA make a median salary of $43,687 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 190 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from UA in 2022, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Alabama with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 126 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of Alabama.
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