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, and more. We've also included details on how Lewis ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Lewis was ranked #304 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #14 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 211 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 212 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 304 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Lewis University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 37% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in social work from Lewis. This makes it the #248 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Lewis, social work students borrow a median amount of $29,502 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 Lewis was $1,094 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 | $37,592 | $37,592 |
| Fees | $290 | $290 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,140 | $12,140 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,190 | $2,190 |
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Of the 26 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Lewis, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Lewis are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Lewis 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 Lewis Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Lewis make a median salary of $49,271. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 28 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from Lewis in 2021-2022, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lewis University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Lewis University.