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. In addition, we cover how Jacksonville State University ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Jacksonville State University was ranked #324 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 231 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 233 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 324 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Jacksonville State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in social work from Jacksonville State University. This makes it the #230 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 Jacksonville State University is $34,485. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Jacksonville State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,355 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Jacksonville State University was $686 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $343 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,290 | $20,580 |
| Fees | $2,136 | $2,136 |
| Books and Supplies | $998 | $998 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,894 | $8,894 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,506 | $2,506 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 44 students earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Jacksonville State University. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Jacksonville State University make a median salary of $41,283 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 37 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from Jacksonville State University in 2021-2022, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Jacksonville State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 81% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 30 |
| 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 Jacksonville State University.
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