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Social Work at University of Pennsylvania

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at University of Pennsylvania
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.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at University of Pennsylvania

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).

University of Pennsylvania 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 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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of Pennsylvania

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).

University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Black / African American 8
Asian 1
Two or More Races 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of Pennsylvania

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

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