Social Work at Washington University in St Louis
If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. Get started with the following essential facts.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
During the most recent reporting year, 175 social work degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Online Class Availability at Washington University in St Louis
Online coursework is an option at Washington University in St Louis. Among 16,357 students, 678 (4%) studied exclusively online and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
These rankings give you a sense of how Washington University in St Louis’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 58 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 570 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 567 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 58 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #12 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #39 of 570 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #42 of 57 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #425 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Those who finish Washington University in St Louis’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 | $42,327 |
| 2 years | $43,333 |
| 3 years | $47,758 |
| 4 years | $56,196 |
| 5 years | $67,062 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Washington University in St Louis report median earnings of $56,196, compared with $99,002 for all Washington University in St Louis graduates — about 43% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 83% women (145) and 17% men (30).
Social Work Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 163 master’s social work degrees awarded at Washington University in St Louis, 84% were women (137) and 16% were men (26).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 89 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 24 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, lower than the national average of 42%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 12 doctoral social work graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 67% were women (8) and 33% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, above 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 Washington University in St Louis
This Social Work program at Washington University in St Louis offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 175 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Washington University in St Louis work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-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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