Student Body Demographics
At the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do, from our curriculum to professional practice. We value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives that our students bring to our programs, strengthening and enriching the academic experience for all.
We are proud to have a student body that reflects the diversity of Los Angeles and the communities served by the social work and nursing professions across the country.
Across all four of our degree programs for the 2022–2023 academic year, 35% of students identified as Latinx, 32% as Caucasian, 32% as African American, 13% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 0.41% as Native American, and 5% of students are Unknown.
Demographics by Degree Program
MSW Student Demographics
The Master of Social Work (MSW) program for the 2022–2023 academic year had 40% of students identifying as Latinx, 31% as Caucasian, 13% as African American, 11% as Asian/Pacific Islander, and 5% categorized as Unknown.
MSN Student Demographics
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program for the 2022–2023 academic year had 33% of students identifying as Caucasian, 31% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 21% as Latinx, 5% as African American, 2% as Native American, and 9% categorized as Unknown.
PhD Student Demographics
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program for the 2022–2023 academic year has 44% of students identifying as Caucasian, 19% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 13% as African American, 13% as Latinx and 13% as Native American.
DSW Student Demographics
The Doctor of Social Work (DSW) program for the 2022–2023 academic year had 37% of students identifying as Caucasian, 35% as African American, 17% as Latinx, 7% as Asian/Pacific Islander, 1% as Native American, and 4% categorized as Unknown.
How can I learn more about the MSW?
Student Caucuses
The School of Social Work is home to more than a dozen identity- and interest-based student groups. Student caucuses enable members to organize effectively and empower themselves through a collective voice.
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