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 Gallaudet ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Gallaudet was ranked #307 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in District of Columbia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 197 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 198 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 282 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 307 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Gallaudet University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 140% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 16 students received their master’s degree in social work from Gallaudet. This makes it the #287 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 Gallaudet is $31,903. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Gallaudet was $762 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,292 | $18,292 |
| Fees | $1,366 | $1,366 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,892 | $14,892 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,600 | $5,600 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Gallaudet. Of these graduates, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Gallaudet are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Gallaudet 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 Gallaudet Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Gallaudet make a median salary of $37,280. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 social work majors earned their master's degree from Gallaudet. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Gallaudet University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Gallaudet University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.