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, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UT Arlington ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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UT Arlington is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 419 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 22 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Arlington handed out 244 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 286 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 679 students received their master’s degree in social work from UT Arlington. This makes it the #5 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Arlington go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,174 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UT Arlington paid an average of $999 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $366 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,206 | $27,138 |
| Fees | $2,521 | $2,521 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,150 | $1,150 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,582 | $10,582 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,316 | $5,316 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the UT Arlington 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 UT Arlington Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Arlington make a median salary of $51,213 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 596 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from UT Arlington in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 162 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of Texas at Arlington.
More about our data sources and methodologies.