by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UAA. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UAA as a strong choice for social work, ranked #369 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 369 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Alaska | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at UAA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 18 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Alaska Anchorage awarded 18 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UAA is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alaska | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 33 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 292 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UAA report a median salary of $58,317 a year. This is higher than $54,505, the median for all majors at UAA.
To complete a bachelor’s at UAA, social work students borrow a median amount of $31,750 in student loans. This is above $20,925, the typical median for all majors at UAA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,224 | $19,776 |
| Fees | $1,546 | $1,546 |
Read more about UAA tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UAA 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 University of Alaska Anchorage with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at UAA. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 37 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 6 |
