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, and more. In addition, we cover how UChicago ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, UChicago is in the top 1% of the country for social work students pursuing a bachelor's degree.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Chicago handed out 0 bachelor's degrees in social work.
In 2022, 166 students received their master’s degree in social work from UChicago. This makes it the #51 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #18 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UChicago paid an average of $2,127 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,801 | $63,801 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $19,221 | $19,221 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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UChicago 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 UChicago Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UChicago make a median salary of $52,551 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.
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social work master's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Chicago with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Chicago.
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