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. In addition, we cover how Colorado State ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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Colorado State is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #34 out of 419 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Colorado.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 14 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 34 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 49 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 49 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Colorado State University - Fort Collins handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 98 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 86 students received their master’s degree in social work from Colorado State. This makes it the #103 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 Colorado State is $38,134. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Colorado State, social work students borrow a median amount of $52,516 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 Colorado State is $548 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Colorado State was $1,553 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $468 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,299 | $31,055 |
| Fees | $2,710 | $2,710 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,606 | $15,606 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,737 | $2,737 |
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Of the 88 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Colorado State, about 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Colorado State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Colorado State 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 Colorado State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Colorado State make a median salary of $51,716. 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, 63 social work majors earned their master's degree from Colorado State. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 84% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Colorado State University - Fort Collins with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 53 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Colorado State University - Fort Collins.
More about our data sources and methodologies.