Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how University of Georgia ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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University of Georgia holds a strong position among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #140 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Georgia | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 2 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Georgia | 3 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Georgia | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 17 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of Georgia awarded 41 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia earn a median of $48,590 a year. This is lower than $65,444, the median for all majors at University of Georgia.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at University of Georgia, social work students accumulate a median of $24,314 in student loans. This is higher than $21,822, the typical median for all majors at University of Georgia.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,790 | $30,272 |
| Fees | $1,416 | $1,416 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Georgia are White. Roughly 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Among recent graduates, 15% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at University of Georgia are White. About 55% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Among recent graduates, 33% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at University of Georgia are Black or African American. About 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Georgia with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at University of Georgia.