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 UAF ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UAF was ranked #301 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Alaska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 270 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 301 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Alaska Fairbanks handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UAF go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,151 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UAF paid an average of $855 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $289 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,041 | $23,789 |
| Fees | $1,975 | $2,615 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,450 | $10,450 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,250 | $4,250 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from UAF. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Alaska Fairbanks with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UAF 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 UAF Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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