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Social Work at University of Denver

Social Work at University of Denver

If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at University of Denver. Get started with the following essential facts.

University of Denver is located in Denver, CO.

During the most recent reporting year, 590 social work degrees were granted at University of Denver.

Studying Online at University of Denver

Online coursework is an option at University of Denver. Among 12,813 students, 2,787 (22%) studied exclusively online and 1,447 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at University of Denver

Use these rankings to compare University of Denver’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 26
Best Value Colorado #6 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #26 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #548 of 567

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Colorado #1 of 6
Best Schools (Quality) Rocky Mountains (Region) #1 of 26
Best Value Colorado #6 of 6
Best Value Rocky Mountains (Region) #26 of 26
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #44 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #548 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Denver

Those who finish University of Denver’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at University of Denver
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $45,153
2 years $44,882
3 years $48,742
4 years $54,018
5 years $59,928

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from University of Denver report median earnings of $54,018, compared with $66,465 for all University of Denver graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at University of Denver

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of Denver, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at University of Denver are 88% women (518) and 12% men (72).

Social Work Master’s Program at University of Denver

Among the 582 master’s social work degrees awarded at University of Denver, 88% were women (511) and 12% were men (71).

University of Denver 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 Denver.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 382
Hispanic / Latino 96
Black / African American 41
Asian 26
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Two or More Races 21
International (Nonresident) 5
Unknown 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of Denver

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Denver, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Social Work Doctoral Program at University of Denver

Of the 4 doctoral social work degrees awarded at University of Denver, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

University of Denver 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 Denver.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of Denver

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at University of Denver, 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 Denver

The Social Work program at University of Denver includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 590

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at University of Denver go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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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