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Social Work Schools in Washington

403 students earned Social Work degrees in Washington in the 2020-2021 year.

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 398
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

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: 5.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.1%
  • White: 57.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 11.9%
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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
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The 2.10% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,017. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

121 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
12,349 Total Students

21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,800 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending EWU will pay a net price of $12,335.

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Walla Walla University

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82 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $22,823. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $48,130 a year.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
5,364 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $55,968 after earning their degree at this institution. 84% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
7,050 Total Students

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 1.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This private institution charges an average net price of $35,109.

Social Work Careers in WA

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title WA Job Growth WA Median Salary
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $52,270
Social Work Professors 19% $69,250
Counselors 18% $52,960
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $59,920
Social and Community Service Managers 17% $61,310
Marriage and Family Therapists 10% $46,650
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $52,260
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $61,370
Social Workers 5% $77,440

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

Major Annual Graduates in WA
Public Administration 287
Public Policy 22

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