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. In addition, we cover how EWU ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at EWU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Washington.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 59 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Eastern Washington University handed out 51 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 54 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 121 students received their master’s degree in social work from EWU. This makes it the #73 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 EWU is $39,102. 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 EWU was $828 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $243 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,294 | $24,833 |
| Fees | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 | $798 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,880 | $14,880 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,867 | $3,867 |
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Of the 51 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from EWU in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the EWU social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the EWU Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from EWU make a median salary of $57,493 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 137 students earned a master's degree in social work from EWU. About 81% of these graduates were women and the other 19% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Eastern Washington University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Eastern Washington University.
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