by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how AAMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at AAMU was ranked #361 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 226 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 335 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 361 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Alabama A & M University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 84 students received their master’s degree in social work from AAMU. This makes it the #109 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at AAMU, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,763 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at AAMU is $352 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at AAMU paid an average of $574 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $287 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,610 | $17,220 |
| Fees | $1,414 | $1,414 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,192 | $2,192 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,402 | $11,402 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,864 | $3,864 |
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Of the 22 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from AAMU, about 5% were men and 95% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 86% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 19 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the AAMU social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the AAMU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at AAMU make a median salary of $41,151. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 64 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from AAMU in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Alabama A & M University.
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