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, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Bridgewater State ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Bridgewater State was ranked #121 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 84 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 106 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 121 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Bridgewater State University handed out 92 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 82 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in social work from Bridgewater State. This makes it the #133 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Bridgewater State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,187 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Bridgewater State, social work students borrow a median amount of $18,536 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Bridgewater State was $497 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $10,479 | $10,479 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,586 | $14,586 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,170 | $3,170 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 92 students earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Bridgewater State. About 83% of these graduates were women and the other 17% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Bridgewater State 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 Bridgewater State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Bridgewater State make a median salary of $62,207. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 students earned a master's degree in social work from Bridgewater State. About 87% of these graduates were women and the other 13% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 69% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Bridgewater State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Bridgewater State University.
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