by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how UW Tacoma ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UW Tacoma was ranked #418 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 245 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 246 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 370 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 418 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Washington - Tacoma Campus handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in social work. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 52 students received their master’s degree in social work from UW Tacoma. This makes it the #178 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UW Tacoma is $40,969. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UW Tacoma was $1,363 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $384 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $40,878 |
| Fees | $1,293 | $1,293 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,948 | $15,948 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,582 | $3,582 |
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Of the 47 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from UW Tacoma in 2022, 19% were men and 81% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW Tacoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UW Tacoma does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UW Tacoma Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UW Tacoma make a median salary of $61,696. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 47 students earned a master's degree in social work from UW Tacoma. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW Tacoma are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 60% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Washington - Tacoma Campus with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus.