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 UofL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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UofL was ranked #54 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Kentucky.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 45 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 54 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Louisville handed out 61 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 60 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 195 students received their master’s degree in social work from UofL. This makes it the #40 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.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofL go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,257 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofL paid an average of $1,208 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $527 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,632 | $28,978 |
| Fees | $196 | $196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,274 | $1,274 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,690 | $11,690 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $7,914 | $7,914 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UofL 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 UofL Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UofL make a median salary of $46,494 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 180 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from UofL in 2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Louisville with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Louisville.
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