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#1

#1 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

58

SAT Score

1,390–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$50,263

Median Starting Salary

$49,551

#2

#2 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College is a extremely selective school. They receive about 7,300 applications each year.

Acceptance Rate

23%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,390–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$30,790

Median Starting Salary

$54,758

#3

#3 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Every year, Penn receives approximately 54,600 applications from prospective freshman with an acceptance...

Acceptance Rate

6%

Annual Degrees Awarded

25

SAT Score

1,500–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$26,123

Median Starting Salary

$44,188

#4

#4 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of St Thomas
Saint Paul, MN

In general, the University of St Thomas is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,190–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$30,137

Median Starting Salary

$55,955

#5

#5 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University is a fairly selective school. They receive about 1,620 applications every admission cycle.

Acceptance Rate

63%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,250–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$35,912

Median Starting Salary

$51,204

#6

#6 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,310–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$39,072

Median Starting Salary

$55,663

#7

#7 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

In general, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

21

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$21,880

Median Starting Salary

$49,481

#8

#8 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Fordham University
Bronx, NY

Fordham University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

54%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,340–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$43,943

Median Starting Salary

$55,567

#9

#9 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Overall, Adelphi University is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,110–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$26,953

Median Starting Salary

$51,607

#10

#10 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

Every application received by UChicago is carefully reviewed several times and presented to a committee.

Acceptance Rate

5%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$36,991

Median Starting Salary

$45,192

#11

#11 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ

In general, Rutgers University-New Brunswick is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

14

SAT Score

1,280–1,480

Est. Net Price *

$17,535

Median Starting Salary

$47,661

#12

#12 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY

Generally, the University at Buffalo is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

15

SAT Score

1,200–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$18,524

Median Starting Salary

$48,256

#13

#13 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

In general, the University of Southern California is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,450–1,550

Est. Net Price *

$36,808

Median Starting Salary

$45,822

#14

#14 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Washington University in St Louis is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,480–1,560

Est. Net Price *

$23,432

Median Starting Salary

$52,063

#15

#15 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Aurora University
Aurora, IL

Aurora University is a somewhat selective school. The institution receives approximately 2,920 applications...

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

9

SAT Score

990–1,200

Est. Net Price *

$19,350

Median Starting Salary

$52,132

#16

#16 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY

Columbia University requires all freshman students to apply online, using either The Coalition Application...

Acceptance Rate

4%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,500–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$22,058

Median Starting Salary

$42,076

#17

#17 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Generally, Boston College is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,450–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$30,559

Median Starting Salary

$55,808

#18

#18 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH

In general, Case Western Reserve University is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

27%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,420–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$38,279

Median Starting Salary

$52,599

#19

#19 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

New York University
New York, NY

Generally, New York University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

12%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,470–1,570

Est. Net Price *

$29,499

Median Starting Salary

$48,128

#20

#20 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

17%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,370–1,520

Est. Net Price *

$10,614

Median Starting Salary

$49,672

#21

#21 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University is a extremely selective school. Approximately 80,800 applications are received by Boston...

Acceptance Rate

14%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,370–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$27,829

Median Starting Salary

$52,195

#22

#22 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,300–1,470

Est. Net Price *

$24,286

Median Starting Salary

$52,758

#23

#23 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

the University of California-Los Angeles is known for being a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

9%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,320–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$16,999

Median Starting Salary

$44,298

#24

#24 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

Overall, The University of Texas at Austin is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

31%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,240–1,490

Est. Net Price *

$17,434

Median Starting Salary

$48,195

#25

#25 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Widener University
Chester, PA

Widener University is a non selective school. The institution receives approximately 6,000 applications every...

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

1,110–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$32,185

Median Starting Salary

$55,508

#26

#26 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

850–1,040

Est. Net Price *

$14,652

Median Starting Salary

$49,675

#27

#27 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN

Generally, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,290–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$16,018

Median Starting Salary

$52,640

#28

#28 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Denver
Denver, CO

the University of Denver is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

78%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,270–1,420

Est. Net Price *

$42,423

Median Starting Salary

$53,142

#29

#29 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

In general, the University of California-Berkeley is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,330–1,540

Est. Net Price *

$19,257

Median Starting Salary

$43,442

#30

#30 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus, OH

Ohio State University-Main Campus is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,340–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$19,582

Median Starting Salary

$50,356

#31

#31 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Georgia
Athens, GA

the University of Georgia is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,250–1,430

Est. Net Price *

$17,180

Median Starting Salary

$51,017

#32

#32 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

the University of Connecticut is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

55%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,240–1,450

Est. Net Price *

$23,985

Median Starting Salary

$51,513

#33

#33 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Madison is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,270–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$13,376

Median Starting Salary

$54,793

#34

#34 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA

the University of Washington-Seattle Campus is known for being a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

48%

Annual Degrees Awarded

8

SAT Score

1,230–1,460

Est. Net Price *

$10,603

Median Starting Salary

$46,318

#35

#35 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO

Saint Louis University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,240–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$29,651

Median Starting Salary

$53,669

#36

#36 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a extremely selective school.

Acceptance Rate

25%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,220–1,380

Est. Net Price *

$14,003

Median Starting Salary

$48,062

#37

#37 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

In general, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

45%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,330–1,510

Est. Net Price *

$14,544

Median Starting Salary

$49,815

#38

#38 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Overall, Stony Brook University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

49%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,320–1,500

Est. Net Price *

$17,213

Median Starting Salary

$46,374

#39

#39 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

The University of Alabama is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

80%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,140–1,410

Est. Net Price *

$20,592

Median Starting Salary

$52,251

#40

#40 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Baylor University
Waco, TX

In general, Baylor University is a highly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

46%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,270–1,440

Est. Net Price *

$45,988

Median Starting Salary

$53,789

#41

#41 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

Loyola University Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,230–1,390

Est. Net Price *

$37,511

Median Starting Salary

$51,665

#42

#42 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia, SC

the University of South Carolina-Columbia is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,220–1,400

Est. Net Price *

$22,427

Median Starting Salary

$53,167

#43

#43 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

SUNY at Albany
Albany, NY

In general, SUNY at Albany is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,120–1,330

Est. Net Price *

$17,714

Median Starting Salary

$49,038

#44

#44 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Howard University
Washington, DC

Howard University is a fairly selective school. The school receives about 19,200 applications annually.

Acceptance Rate

53%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,050–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$28,279

Median Starting Salary

$48,862

#45

#45 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

the University of Iowa is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,120–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$19,587

Median Starting Salary

$53,755

#46

#46 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Missouri-Columbia
Columbia, MO

the University of Missouri-Columbia is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,140–1,370

Est. Net Price *

$19,889

Median Starting Salary

$54,244

#47

#47 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

The Catholic University of America
Washington, DC

Overall, The Catholic University of America is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$36,031

Median Starting Salary

$61,743

#48

#48 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Florida International University
Miami, FL

Overall, Florida International University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

64%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,070–1,250

Est. Net Price *

$9,881

Median Starting Salary

$46,673

#49

#49 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

the University of Kansas is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

88%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$18,950

Median Starting Salary

$52,047

#50

#50 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY

the University of Kentucky is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,080–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$18,693

Median Starting Salary

$51,857

#51

#51 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Houston
Houston, TX

Overall, the University of Houston is a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,160–1,340

Est. Net Price *

$14,056

Median Starting Salary

$46,869

#52

#52 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

the University of Louisville is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

82%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

1,020–1,280

Est. Net Price *

$19,327

Median Starting Salary

$49,862

#53

#53 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado State University-Fort Collins is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,100–1,310

Est. Net Price *

$16,926

Median Starting Salary

$52,573

#54

#54 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Virginia Commonwealth University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,040–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$21,294

Median Starting Salary

$51,363

#55

#55 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

the University of Utah is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$12,399

Median Starting Salary

$47,648

#56

#56 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

76%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,140–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$21,296

Median Starting Salary

$50,309

#57

#57 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Acceptance Rate

100%

Annual Degrees Awarded

75

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$14,935

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#58

#58 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL

the University of Illinois Chicago is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

79%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,130–1,350

Est. Net Price *

$10,384

Median Starting Salary

$48,296

#59

#59 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

66%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

880–1,100

Est. Net Price *

$19,100

Median Starting Salary

$50,536

#60

#60 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Arizona State University Campus Immersion
Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University Campus Immersion is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

90%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,090–1,320

Est. Net Price *

$14,808

Median Starting Salary

$46,768

#61

#61 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

In general, Wayne State University is known for being a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,050–1,270

Est. Net Price *

$15,347

Median Starting Salary

$47,948

#62

#62 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, HI

the University of Hawaii at Manoa is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

990–1,210

Est. Net Price *

$13,639

Median Starting Salary

$49,311

#63

#63 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Walden University
Minneapolis, MN

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

40

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$20,510

Median Starting Salary

$51,736

#64

#64 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN

In general, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,060–1,260

Est. Net Price *

$11,462

Median Starting Salary

$50,741

#65

#65 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

The University of Texas at Arlington is a somewhat selective school.

Acceptance Rate

81%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,000–1,240

Est. Net Price *

$14,262

Median Starting Salary

$48,729

#66

#66 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Jackson State University
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

89%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

900–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$15,292

Median Starting Salary

$48,370

#67

#67 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA

Overall, Clark Atlanta University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

890–1,090

Est. Net Price *

$30,015

Median Starting Salary

$50,023

#68

#68 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University is known for being a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

85%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

890–1,070

Est. Net Price *

$13,956

Median Starting Salary

$50,072

#69

#69 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI

the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

86%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

970–1,180

Est. Net Price *

$16,551

Median Starting Salary

$51,347

#70

#70 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Portland State University
Portland, OR

Generally, Portland State University is a non selective school.

Acceptance Rate

93%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

970–1,220

Est. Net Price *

$16,273

Median Starting Salary

$47,197

#71

#71 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

Barry University
Miami, FL

Barry University is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

60%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

930–1,080

Est. Net Price *

$20,207

Median Starting Salary

$49,382

#72

#72 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
San Juan, PR

Overall, the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras is known for being a fairly selective school.

Acceptance Rate

52%

Annual Degrees Awarded

3

SAT Score

1,030–1,300

Est. Net Price *

$9,119

Median Starting Salary

$48,001

#73

#73 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

University of Maryland- Baltimore
Baltimore, MD

Acceptance Rate

--

Annual Degrees Awarded

7

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$51,728

#74

#74 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

CUNY Graduate School and University Center
New York, NY

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

5

SAT Score

--

Est. Net Price *

$0

Median Starting Salary

$48,132

*The estimated net prices above are College Raptor’s estimate. Please contact the college financial aid office for actual net cost figures.

About Social Work

Social Work programs prepare individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.

While Social Work has degrees up to the Doctors degree professional practice, the majority of students earn a Masters degree. Students major in Social Work all over the country, though the major at the Doctors degree research scholarship level sees the most graduates in Minnesota. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Social Work is $33,800.

Popularity of Social Work Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Social Work degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

The highest paying careers for Social Work majors include Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary, Marriage and Family Therapists and Counselors, All Other. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Social Work can prepare you for are Social and Community Service Managers, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary and Marriage and Family Therapists.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Social Work majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Social Work majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
530
Female Students
422 (79%)
Male Students
108 (20%)

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