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Social Work in Washington

Social Work Schools in Washington

678 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Social Work major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Washington

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 381
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 18
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 18

Gender Distribution

In Washington, 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 Washington is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 6.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.2%
  • White: 51.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.0%
  • Other Races: 11.2%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Washington

17,160 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 Washington

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $62,180, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Washington that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

128 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

80% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UW Seattle. A typical student attending UW Seattle will pay a net price of $13,404.

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121 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

68% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $11,676. It takes the average student 4.65 years to graduate.

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Walla Walla University

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private school has an average net price of $23,376. Most students complete their degree in 4.63 years.

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52 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 79% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 77% of students receive it.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. This private school has an average net price of $33,700. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1.

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Social Work Careers in WA

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Counselors 18% $52,960

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