by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UW Seattle ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, UW Seattle came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 6 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 6 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Seattle Campus handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 21% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 123 students received their master’s degree in social work from UW Seattle. This makes it the #72 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UW Seattle go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,969 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Seattle was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,119 | $1,119 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,982 | $17,982 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,027 | $3,027 |
Learn more about UW Seattle tuition and fees.
Of the 51 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from UW Seattle in 2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
UW Seattle 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 UW Seattle Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UW Seattle make a median salary of $61,696. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 141 students earned a master's degree in social work from UW Seattle. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Seattle are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 62% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Seattle Campus with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 87 |
| 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 Washington - Seattle Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.