Student Profile

Students in the doctoral program at Columbia University School of Social Work are diverse in background and accomplishment. They are talented, bright, embrace the social work profession’s values and are committed to using evidence from research in policy and program development and education. Here’s a quick look at our student stats.

Enrollment
84 students are currently enrolled in the program.

Average Age
Average age of a student currently in the program is 38. The average age of a student upon entering the program is 34.

Age Range
Ages of students currently range from 24 to 67.

Gender
70% Female, 30% Male

International
26% of class are international students from the countries of Azerbaijan, Canada, China, Colombia, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Trinidad.

Ethnicity
54% Caucasian, 9% African American, 6% Asian American, 5% Hispanic, 26% International

Educational Background
81% of our students have received a Masters degree in Social Work, while the remaining 19% have received related Masters degrees in disciplines such as economics, education and public policy.

“Being in New York City brings a special kind of person. Not every student wants the cultural and dynamic environment that this city offers. Ours do. They belong here.”
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— Barbara Berkman,
Helen Rehr/Ruth Fizdale
Professor of Health
and Mental Health