Social Work at University of Houston
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at University of Houston. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Houston sits in Houston, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 272 social work graduations were recorded at University of Houston.
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Studying Online at University of Houston
Online coursework is an option at University of Houston. Of 47,980 students, 5,933 (12%) studied exclusively online and 26,962 (56%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at University of Houston
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Houston’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 58 |
| Best Value | Texas | #19 of 41 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 567 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #5 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #7 of 58 |
| Best Value | Texas | #19 of 41 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #35 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #128 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #182 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Houston
Those who finish University of Houston’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,906 |
| 2 years | $48,971 |
| 3 years | $51,062 |
| 4 years | $56,044 |
| 5 years | $62,582 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from University of Houston take home a median $56,044, compared with $66,496 for all University of Houston graduates — about 16% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of Houston, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at University of Houston are 87% women (236) and 13% men (36).
Social Work Master’s Program at University of Houston
Among the 267 master’s social work graduates at University of Houston, 87% were women (231) and 13% were men (36).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 75 |
| Black / African American | 63 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Two or More Races | 12 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Houston, higher than the national average of 42%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at University of Houston
Among the 5 doctoral social work graduates at University of Houston, 100% were women (5) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at University of Houston, lower 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 Houston
The Social Work program at University of Houston offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 272 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at University of Houston pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work majors, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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