National ranking for School of Social Work
The University of Texas at Arlington’s master’s degree in social work program is among the best in the nation, according to rankings released by Online Schools Report.
The program, which is offered through UTA’s School of Social Work, is ranked No. 22 nationally among schools offering Master of Social Work (MSW) degrees. While graduates can work in the field with a bachelor’s degree, an MSW is required for licensure to work in most social service agencies and clinical areas.
“This ranking affirms the hard work being done by our talented faculty, staff and students,” School of Social Work Dean Scott D. Ryan said. “Through our cutting-edge interdisciplinary research, internationally recognized faculty and diverse program offerings, the school enjoys an excellent reputation for producing social work leaders dedicated to community service and lifelong learning.”
UTA’s social work graduate program offers students two professional concentration options and four specialty areas. They can choose to focus on macro-social work and study community and administrative practice or micro-social work and specialize in one of four major areas: aging, health, children and family, or mental health and substance abuse. Students can take classes online or face-to-face in Arlington and Fort Worth.
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11% growth for social work jobs from 2018 to 2028.
Ryan attributes part of the program’s success to UTA’s commitment to enabling students to gain real-world experience through evidence-based research and practice activities provided by faculty in the community, which results in a strong track record of employment for students immediately upon graduation.
“The demand for social workers continues to grow, and we work hard to develop programs that meet the needs of a diverse workforce, while offering a rich and quality academic experience for students,” Ryan said.
According to Online Schools Report, the rankings are based on six key statistics: student satisfaction, admission rate, online presence, popularity at school, department size and median debt by program.