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Social Work Schools in Washington

683 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Work major is the 25th 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
Bachelor’s Degree 274
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 2
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 2
Associate Degree 1

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: 5.7%
  • Black or African American: 6.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.0%
  • White: 51.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.2%
  • 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 10 colleges in Washington that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

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

The student loan default rate of 4.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
48,149 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 81% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

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

The student loan default rate of 2.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,469. Graduates earn an average $55,968 after graduation.

#4

Walla Walla University

College Place
94 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
1,737 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%. The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This private school has an average net price of $22,823.

#5

Heritage University

Toppenish
47 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
999 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 21%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $36,642 a year.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 10 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
6,545 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,168. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
1,638 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $47,115 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%.

15 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
2,907 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 2.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,192 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Highline College

Des Moines
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
5,829 Total Students

48% of students get financical aid. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 100%.

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 297
Human Services 239
Public Policy 32
Other Public Administration 6

View all majors related to Social Work

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