by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Fresno State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Fresno State was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #14 in California.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 86 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 90 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 99 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 108 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, California State University - Fresno handed out 111 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 130 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in social work from Fresno State. This makes it the #169 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fresno State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,986 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $1,238 | $1,238 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 | $938 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,634 | $11,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,198 | $4,198 |
Learn more about Fresno State tuition and fees.
Of the 111 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Fresno State in 2021-2022, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 68% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the Fresno 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 Fresno State Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Fresno State make a median salary of $64,873 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 social work majors earned their master's degree from Fresno State. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University - Fresno with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at California State University - Fresno.
More about our data sources and methodologies.