98% of Berkeley MSW Grads were retained to graduate in the program
92% of Berkeley MSW grads complete the degree in 2 years while 98% complete in 3 years.
48% of students entering each year identify as first-generation
Psychology, 30%
Sociology, Critical Studies, Political Science, or Other Social Sciences, 25%
Social Welfare/Work, 14%
Public Health, 5%
Biological Sciences, 3%
On average, admits started the program three years after their previous degree program (range=0-25).
The average age of newly admitted students is 28 years old (range=21-68).
The pie chart shows the proportion of MSW students' gender identity from 2021 to 2025. The highest is women at 73.4%, followed by men at 13.5%. 9.4% of students identify as non-binary.
The pie chart shows the racial groups of MSW students enrolled from 2021 to 2025. The highest is white at 41.3%, followed by Asian or Pacific Islander at 20.5%.
Several Registered Students Organizations (RSOs) have started in the School of Social Welfare including the following:
Asian American Pacific Islander Social Work Caucus (AAPISWC)
Gerontological Society of America UCB Chapter
MSW Black Caucus
UC Berkeley has many more opportunities for all students across campus, including:
