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Social Work in Texas

Social Work Schools in Texas

4,009 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Social Work is the 16th most popular major in the state out of a total 321 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 1,524
Associate Degree 280
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 31
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 31
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 18
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 18
Post-Master’s Certificate 9
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 9
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 2

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: 42.1%
  • White: 32.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 4.7%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Texas

46,560 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Texas

Social Work grads earn an average of $58,110 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Texas that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. A typical student attending UT Arlington will pay a net price of $14,244. The average student takes 4.62 years to complete their degree at UT Arlington.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $19,237. Most students complete their degree in 4.38 years.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. A typical student attending UT Rio Grande Valley will pay a net price of $7,007.

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

The full-time teacher rate is 83%. This public school has an average net price of $18,850. 89% of students get financical aid.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. 78% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.59 years to complete their degree at UH.

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

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 74% are considered full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,840. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Texas State.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 64%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 97% of students receive it.

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

This public school has an average net price of $15,005. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 93% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 60%. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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

This public school has an average net price of $12,704. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at Texas A&M Commerce.

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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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