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. Also, learn how UT Austin 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, UT Austin came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 13 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Texas at Austin handed out 67 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 155 students received their master’s degree in social work from UT Austin. This makes it the #58 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UT Austin go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,437 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UT Austin, social work students borrow a median amount of $23,146 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 UT Austin is $181 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UT Austin was $1,930 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $546 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,678 | $42,778 |
| Books and Supplies | $724 | $724 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,136 | $14,136 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,034 | $5,034 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 67 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from UT Austin. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UT Austin 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 Austin Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UT Austin make a median salary of $53,515 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 148 students earned a master's degree in social work from UT Austin. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 73 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of Texas at Austin.
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