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, and more. Also, learn how Hunter ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Hunter is in the top 10% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #31 out of 438 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hunter College handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 622 students received their master’s degree in social work from Hunter. This makes it the #6 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Hunter make a median salary of $53,970. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hunter, social work students borrow a median amount of $9,608 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 $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Hunter College.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Hunter. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of social work master's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hunter College with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 37 |
| Black or African American | 165 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 173 |
| White | 224 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 16 |
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