Social Work at West Texas A & M University
If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at West Texas A & M University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
West Texas A & M University is located in Canyon, TX.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 45 social work degrees were granted at West Texas A & M University.
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Online Class Availability at West Texas A & M University
Online coursework is an option at West Texas A & M University. Of 9,045 students, 3,168 (35%) studied exclusively online and 2,729 (30%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at West Texas A & M University
These rankings give you a sense of how West Texas A & M University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #28 of 40 |
| Best Value | Texas | #35 of 41 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #41 of 58 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #51 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #400 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #426 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from West Texas A & M University
Those who finish West Texas A & M University’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $29,161 |
| 2 years | $35,179 |
| 3 years | $38,139 |
| 4 years | $41,189 |
| 5 years | $46,654 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from West Texas A & M University earn a median of $41,189, compared with $51,655 for all West Texas A & M University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from West Texas A & M University comes in at $26,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Work graduates at West Texas A & M University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at West Texas A & M University are 87% women (39) and 13% men (6).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Among the 21 bachelor’s social work graduates at West Texas A & M University, 90% were women (19) and 10% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 62% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at West Texas A & M University
Among the 24 master’s social work degrees awarded at West Texas A & M University, 83% were women (20) and 17% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at West Texas A & M University, lower than the national average of 42%.*
*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 West Texas A & M University
This Social Work program at West Texas A & M University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 45 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at West Texas A & M University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.