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 LHU ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at LHU was ranked #389 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #20 in Pennsylvania.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Lock Haven University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in social work. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at LHU is $30,449. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at LHU, social work students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Lock Haven University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from LHU. Of these graduates, 4% were men and 96% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 71% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Lock Haven University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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