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Social Work Schools in Utah

755 students earned Social Work degrees in Utah in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 25th most popular major in the 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
Bachelor’s Degree 328
Associate Degree 56
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: 1.1%
  • Black or African American: 2.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.5%
  • White: 73.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Utah

There are 7,540 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Utah

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $51,150. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 7 colleges in Utah that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

#1

University of Utah

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

87% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending U of U will pay a net price of $13,572. It takes the average student 4.68 years to graduate.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,826 after graduation. 87% of students get financical aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 24 to 1. Graduates earn an average $39,359 after graduation. A typical student attending UVU will pay a net price of $9,955.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
29,596 Total Students

The average student takes 4.93 years to complete their degree at WSU. A typical student attending WSU will pay a net price of $11,647. 95% of the teachers are full time.

#5

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
27,293 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,197. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

71% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 5.15 years to complete their degree at BYU.

#7

Snow College

Ephraim
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
5,800 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 8.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

View all majors related to Social Work

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