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. Also, learn how UPR Rio Piedras ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UPR Rio Piedras was ranked #405 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Puerto Rico.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 244 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 351 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 405 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 87 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in social work from UPR Rio Piedras. This makes it the #284 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #39 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at UPR Rio Piedras paid an average of $157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,024 | $5,024 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $4,168 | $4,168 |
Learn more about UPR Rio Piedras tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 68 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from UPR Rio Piedras. Of these graduates, 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 11 |
UPR Rio Piedras 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 UPR Rio Piedras Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UPR Rio Piedras make a median salary of $26,804. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 30 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from UPR Rio Piedras in 2021-2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 16 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Puerto Rico - Rio Piedras.
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