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. Also, learn how Cleveland State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Cleveland State University was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 145 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 193 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 210 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cleveland State University handed out 70 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in social work from Cleveland State University. This makes it the #91 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Cleveland State University is $35,869. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Cleveland State University paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $521 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,503 | $17,863 |
| Fees | $110 | $110 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,760 | $14,760 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,770 | $3,770 |
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Of the 70 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Cleveland State University in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Cleveland State University 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 Cleveland State University Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Cleveland State University make a median salary of $47,766 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 95 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from Cleveland State University. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Cleveland State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cleveland State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Cleveland State University.
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