Social Work at University of Pennsylvania
If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what University of Pennsylvania. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 192 social work graduations were recorded at University of Pennsylvania.
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Online Class Availability at University of Pennsylvania
Distance learning is available at University of Pennsylvania. Of 29,109 students, 3,249 (11%) studied exclusively online and 1,003 (3%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at University of Pennsylvania
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Pennsylvania’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 570 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #23 of 24 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #76 of 88 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #528 of 567 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Pennsylvania | #1 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #5 of 570 |
| Best Value | Pennsylvania | #23 of 24 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #76 of 88 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #528 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Pennsylvania
Students who complete University of Pennsylvania’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,816 |
| 2 years | $50,353 |
| 3 years | $54,578 |
| 4 years | $60,044 |
| 5 years | $66,376 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from University of Pennsylvania earn a median of $60,044, compared with $151,398 for all University of Pennsylvania graduates — about 60% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Work graduates at University of Pennsylvania, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at University of Pennsylvania are 85% women (164) and 15% men (28).
Social Work Master’s Program at University of Pennsylvania
Of the 167 master’s social work graduates at University of Pennsylvania, 87% were women (145) and 13% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 72 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 55 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 23% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, below the national average of 42%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at University of Pennsylvania
Among the 25 doctoral social work degrees awarded at University of Pennsylvania, 76% were women (19) and 24% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 12 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 44% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at University of Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania
The Social Work program at University of Pennsylvania includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 192 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at University of Pennsylvania pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.