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Social Work at Pacific University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Pacific University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Pacific University is in Forest Grove, OR.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 38 social work graduations were recorded at Pacific University.

Studying Online at Pacific University

Many students take online classes at Pacific University. Among 3,427 students, 339 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 985 (29%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Pacific University

Rankings can help you compare Pacific University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#4 of 7
Best Value	Oregon	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#37 of 52
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#49 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#209 of 570
Best Value	Nationwide	#549 of 567

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Oregon	#4 of 7
Best Value	Oregon	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Far Western (Region)	#37 of 52
Best Value	Far Western (Region)	#49 of 51
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#209 of 570
Best Value	Nationwide	#549 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Pacific University

Students who complete Pacific University’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,877
2 years	$42,123

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at Pacific University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Pacific University are 79% women (30) and 21% men (8).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Pacific University

Of the 6 bachelor’s social work graduates at Pacific University, 83% were women (5) and 17% were men (1).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	4
Hispanic / Latino	2

Minority students account for 33% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Pacific University, below the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Pacific University

Of the 32 master’s social work degrees awarded at Pacific University, 78% were women (25) and 22% were men (7).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Pacific University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Pacific University, below the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Pacific University

This Social Work program at Pacific University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	38

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Pacific University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.