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. In addition, we cover how UVU ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at UVU was ranked #320 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in Utah.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 320 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Utah Valley University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in social work. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 55 students received their master’s degree in social work from UVU. This makes it the #168 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UVU is $37,937. 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 UVU was $716 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $234 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,614 | $17,174 |
| Fees | $656 | $656 |
| Books and Supplies | $670 | $670 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 51 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from UVU. Of these graduates, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 84% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UVU social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UVU Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UVU make a median salary of $51,066 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from UVU. About 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UVU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Utah Valley University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.