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 CAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at CAU was ranked #224 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 147 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 224 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Clark Atlanta University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 16 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in social work from CAU. This makes it the #183 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at CAU is $27,016. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at CAU is $746 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at CAU was $978 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $23,484 | $23,484 |
| Fees | $2,962 | $2,962 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 | $1,900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,018 | $12,018 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,312 | $3,312 |
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Of the 14 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from CAU in 2022, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 93% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
CAU does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the CAU Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from CAU make a median salary of $43,184 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 67 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from CAU in 2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 72% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Clark Atlanta University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.