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Social Work at University of Chicago

Social Work at University of Chicago

If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what University of Chicago. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

University of Chicago is in Chicago, IL.

During the most recent reporting year, 177 social work graduations were recorded at University of Chicago.

Studying Online at University of Chicago

Many students take online classes at University of Chicago. Among 18,566 students, 102 (1%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at University of Chicago

Rankings can help you compare University of Chicago’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 109
Best Value Illinois #13 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #75 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #355 of 567

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #4 of 22
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #9 of 109
Best Value Illinois #13 of 22
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #75 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #77 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #355 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Chicago

Those who finish University of Chicago’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at University of Chicago
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $44,819
2 years $46,813
3 years $53,691
4 years $61,154
5 years $69,739

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from University of Chicago earn a median of $61,154, compared with $98,855 for all University of Chicago graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at University of Chicago

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at University of Chicago, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at University of Chicago are 82% women (145) and 18% men (32).

Social Work Master’s Program at University of Chicago

Among the 174 master’s social work graduates at University of Chicago, 82% were women (143) and 18% were men (31).

University of Chicago gender breakdown of Social Work Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 72
Hispanic / Latino 31
Black / African American 20
Asian 22
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 21
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of Chicago

Minority students account for 46% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Chicago, above the national average of 42%.*

Social Work Doctoral Program at University of Chicago

Among the 3 doctoral social work degrees awarded at University of Chicago, 67% were women (2) and 33% were men (1).

University of Chicago gender breakdown of Social Work Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of Chicago

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at University of Chicago, higher than the national average of 51%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at University of Chicago

This Social Work program at University of Chicago includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 177

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at University of Chicago work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers $156,089
Counselors, All Other $81,766
Healthcare Social Workers $78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists $74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary $65,510
Social Workers, All Other $62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $40,804

References

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