by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how UGA ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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UGA is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #38 out of 419 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 34 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 35 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 38 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Georgia handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 189 students received their master’s degree in social work from UGA. This makes it the #43 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UGA go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,534 a year. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UGA, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,439 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UGA was $8,555 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $2,909 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $28,830 |
| Fees | $1,390 | $1,390 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,002 | $1,002 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,246 | $11,246 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,678 | $4,678 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 13% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
UGA 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 UGA Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UGA make a median salary of $45,622. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of social work master's degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UGA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 98 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Georgia.
More about our data sources and methodologies.