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 UAB ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UAB was ranked #219 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 219 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alabama at Birmingham handed out 50 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UAB is $35,750. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UAB, social work students borrow a median amount of $16,837 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UAB paid an average of $911 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $368 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,832 | $21,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,757 | $5,757 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 50 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from UAB. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UAB 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 UAB Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Alabama at Birmingham.
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