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. We've also included details on how Del State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Del State was ranked #202 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 138 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 140 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 202 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 204 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Delaware State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in social work from Del State. This makes it the #144 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 Del State is $33,413. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Del State, social work students borrow a median amount of $45,956 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 Del State is $562 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Del State paid an average of $764 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $346 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,544 | $18,480 |
| Fees | $1,770 | $1,770 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,634 | $13,634 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,788 | $4,788 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Del State. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 74% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 26 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Del 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 Del State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Del State make a median salary of $49,298. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
The social work program at Del State awarded 102 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 64 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Delaware State University.
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