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Social Work in Texas

Social Work Schools in Texas

In 2022-2023, 3,998 students earned their Social Work degrees in TX.

A Social Work major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Texas

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 2,145
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9

Gender Distribution

In Texas, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Texas is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.2%
  • Black or African American: 17.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 42.2%
  • White: 32.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Texas

In this state, there are 46,560 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Texas

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $58,110. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 11 colleges in Texas that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

692 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
48,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.62 years. 93% of students get financical aid. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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309 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.38 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,237.

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232 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
47,090 Total Students

83% of students get financical aid. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years.

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159 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
19,297 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 64% are considered full time.

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158 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
50,476 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. A typical student attending UT Austin will pay a net price of $18,850. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

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126 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
32,441 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

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98 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
37,812 Total Students

74% of the teachers are full time. 83% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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76 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
34,742 Total Students

A typical student attending UTSA will pay a net price of $12,911. The full-time teacher rate is 76%. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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70 Degrees in Major Awarded
54% Graduation Rate
12,620 Total Students

17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending SFASU will pay a net price of $15,005. It takes the average student 4.44 years to graduate.

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50 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
12,249 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending Texas A&M Commerce will pay a net price of $12,704. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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Tarleton State University

Stephenville
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
14,016 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. 93% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $19,575.

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Social Work Careers in TX

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title TX Job Growth TX Median Salary
Counselors 21% $58,710
Social Work Professors 12% $68,740

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