by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Tarleton. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Tarleton as a strong choice for social work, placing at #329 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 329 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Texas | 26 of 41 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 33 of 60 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at Tarleton, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 51 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Tarleton State University awarded 75 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Tarleton ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #17 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 17 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 21 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 247 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Tarleton report a median salary of $40,698 a year. This is below $52,965, the median for all majors at Tarleton.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Tarleton, social work students accumulate a median of $28,836 in student loans. This is higher than $23,515, the typical median for all majors at Tarleton.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,416 | $14,638 |
| Fees | $3,504 | $3,504 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 3% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Tarleton were White. About 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Tarleton State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Tarleton. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 51 |
