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Social Work Schools in Utah

371 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Work major is the 17th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Utah

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 363
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 7
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 7
Post-Master’s Certificate 1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 1

Gender Distribution

In Utah, 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 Utah is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Black or African American: 1.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.8%
  • White: 78.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Utah

7,540 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 Utah

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $51,150, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Utah that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

University of Utah

Salt Lake City
196 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
33,081 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 97% of the teachers are full time.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
27,691 Total Students

97% of the teachers are full time. This public school has an average net price of $13,257. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 87% of students receive it.

55 Degrees in Major Awarded
33% Graduation Rate
40,936 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.79 years to graduate. 24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
36,461 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 5.15 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

Social Work Careers in UT

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title UT Job Growth UT Median Salary
Social Work Professors 45% $78,380
Marriage and Family Therapists 44% $60,360
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 41% $39,350
Substance Abuse Social Workers 39% $42,960
Healthcare Social Workers 37% $62,050
Social and Community Service Managers 31% $60,400
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 12% $51,170
Social Workers 10% $43,770

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in UT
Public Administration 178
Public Policy 15
Community Organization & Advocacy 14

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