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. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #341 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Louisiana.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grambling State University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in social work from GSU. This makes it the #273 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,980 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 GSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $23,085 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 GSU is $202 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at GSU paid an average of $215 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,140 | $5,140 |
| Fees | $2,543 | $11,566 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,990 | $10,990 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,190 | $5,190 |
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Of the 28 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from GSU in 2021-2022, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 96% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grambling State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
GSU 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 GSU Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from GSU make a median salary of $44,697 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
All of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from GSU in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 94% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grambling State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| 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 Grambling State University.
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