by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how HU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from HU report a median salary of $68,564 a year. This is higher than $65,852, the median for all majors at HU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $28,450 | $35,344 |
| Fees | $466 | $466 |
Find out more about HU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Approximately 79% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 97 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
All of the 4 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in social work from HU identified as women.
The largest share of social work doctoral degree graduates at HU were Black or African American. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Howard University with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at Howard University.