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 UIC ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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UIC is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #39 out of 419 schools by College Factual.
In 2022, 248 students received their master’s degree in social work from UIC. This makes it the #25 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UIC was $843 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $449 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,656 | $28,345 |
| Fees | $3,160 | $3,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,600 | $14,600 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,026 | $6,026 |
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UIC 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 UIC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UIC make a median salary of $51,727. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 225 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from UIC. About 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
| White | 99 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Illinois at Chicago.
More about our data sources and methodologies.