2023 Most Popular Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas
Finding the Best Social Work Doctor's Degree School for You
With 4,151 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, social work is the #16 most popular major in Texas.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
The Most Popular Social Work Doctor's Degree Schools in Texas ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Texas to see which doctor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Work Doctor’s Degree Schools in Texas
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Work Doctor's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Texas Schools for a Doctorate in Social Work
Our 2023 rankings named University of Houston the most popular school in Texas for social work students working on their doctor’s degree. UH is a fairly large public school located in the city of Houston.
About 50% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Out of the 5 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Arlington landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the city of Arlington, UT Arlington is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 4 students majoring in social work at UT Arlington, 25% are male and 75% are female.
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The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at Baylor University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular social work schools in Texas. Located in the midsize city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means The University of Texas at Austin is a great place for social work students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public school with a fairly large student population.
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Out of the 5 schools in Texas that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas Christian University landed the # 5 spot on the list. TCU is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Fort Worth.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,294 |
| Oklahoma | 340 |
| New Mexico | 418 |
Social Work Related Majors
One of 5 majors within the area of study, social work has other similar majors worth exploring.
Majors Similar to Social Work
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 5 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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