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. Also, learn how UC Berkeley ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Ranked at #4 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UC Berkeley is in the top 1% of the country for social work students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 4 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of California - Berkeley handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 79 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 86 students received their master’s degree in social work from UC Berkeley. This makes it the #103 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UC Berkeley is $44,906. 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 UC Berkeley, social work students borrow a median amount of $43,437 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,834 | $42,611 |
| Fees | $3,016 | $3,016 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,273 | $1,273 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $22,692 | $22,692 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,238 | $6,238 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 88 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from UC Berkeley. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley Online Learning page.
Of the 89 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from UC Berkeley, about 19% were men and 81% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of California - Berkeley with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of California - Berkeley.
More about our data sources and methodologies.