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. We've also included details on how FHSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at FHSU was ranked #326 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 219 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 220 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 271 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 326 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Fort Hays State University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 28 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in social work from FHSU. This makes it the #248 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 FHSU is $42,413. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FHSU paid an average of $520 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $147 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,437 | $15,615 |
| Fees | $1,196 | $1,196 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,772 | $8,772 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,972 | $4,972 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FHSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FHSU 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 FHSU Online Learning page.
Of the 31 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from FHSU, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Fort Hays State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.