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 UWF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UWF was ranked #259 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #10 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 241 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 259 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of West Florida handed out 56 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UWF is $36,573. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UWF paid an average of $641 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $212 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,735 | $16,004 |
| Fees | $2,041 | $2,654 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,432 | $12,432 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,024 | $3,024 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 56 students earned a bachelor's degree in social work from UWF. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% 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 West Florida with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UWF does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UWF Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of West Florida.
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