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 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 #27 out of 419 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 27 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 122 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Hunter College handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 39 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,227 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Hunter was $620 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $305 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,324 | $11,324 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,834 | $3,834 |
Learn more about Hunter tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Hunter. Of these graduates, 16% were men and 84% 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Hunter 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 Hunter Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Hunter make a median salary of $60,587. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
Of the 601 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Hunter, about 19% were men and 81% were 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 | 142 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 169 |
| White | 238 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Hunter College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.