Below are the key facts about this program at UTEP. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #14 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UTEP among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #293 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 293 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Texas | 20 of 41 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 of 60 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at UTEP, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Master’s | 49 |
During the most recent reporting year, The University of Texas at El Paso conferred 45 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UTEP ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 14 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 17 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 214 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UTEP report a median salary of $46,666 a year. This is lower than $58,459, the median for all majors at UTEP.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UTEP, social work graduates take on a median debt of $15,500 in student loans. This is lower than $19,819, the typical median for all majors at UTEP.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,704 | $23,462 |
| Fees | $1,840 | $2,040 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UTEP are Hispanic or Latino. About 98% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Texas at El Paso with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UTEP. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 49 |