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. We've also included details on how GVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at GVSU was ranked #83 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 54 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 79 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 83 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Grand Valley State University handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in social work. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 115 students received their master’s degree in social work from GVSU. This makes it the #78 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GVSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,233 a year. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at GVSU is $276 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at GVSU was $888 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $629 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,978 | $21,154 |
| Books and Supplies | $780 | $780 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,142 | $11,142 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,477 | $2,477 |
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The social work program at GVSU awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 4% of these degrees went to men with the other 96% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 77% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
GVSU 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 GVSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at GVSU make a median salary of $50,344. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 125 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from GVSU, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 94 |
| 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 Grand Valley State University.
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