Student Body Demographics
At the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work, we value that our student body reflects the wide variety of cultures and backgrounds found within the Los Angeles neighborhoods and communities across the country we serve. and
We are proud to have the range of perspectives our students bring to our programs, strengthening and enriching the academic experience for all.
Across all four of our degree programs for the 2022–2023 academic year, 35% of students associated themselves 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 associating themselves 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 associating themselves 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 associating themselves 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 associating themselves 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 is home to more than a dozen interest-based caucuses and student groups that enable members to organize effectively and empower themselves through a collective voice.
Ready to chart a new path forward? View steps to apply or start your application to our world class MSW today.