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 Fayetteville State University ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Fayetteville State University was ranked #314 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #13 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 221 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 223 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 254 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 314 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fayetteville State University handed out 38 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 40 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in social work from Fayetteville State University. This makes it the #211 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Fayetteville State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,726 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Fayetteville State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $13,977 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 $18,722.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Fayetteville State University paid an average of $208 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $42 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $2,969 | $2,969 |
| Books and Supplies | $420 | $420 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,302 | $11,302 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,616 | $2,616 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Fayetteville State University. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 76% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fayetteville State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Fayetteville State University 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 Fayetteville State University Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Fayetteville State University make a median salary of $43,107 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 46 social work majors earned their master's degree from Fayetteville State University. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 72% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fayetteville State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Fayetteville State University.
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