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 K -State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at K -State was ranked #116 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Kansas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 113 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 116 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Kansas State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 38% over the previous year when 50 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at K -State is $41,833. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at K -State, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,107 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 K -State is $170 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at K -State paid an average of $895 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $332 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,964 | $26,838 |
| Fees | $978 | $978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,056 | $1,056 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,020 | $12,020 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,268 | $5,268 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 31 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from K -State. About 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the K -State social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the K -State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Kansas State University.
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