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. In addition, we cover how LIU Post ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at LIU Post was ranked #100 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in New York.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 76 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 100 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 112 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, LIU Post handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 104 students received their master’s degree in social work from LIU Post. This makes it the #88 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at LIU Post paid an average of $1,231 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $39,458 | $39,458 |
| Fees | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,354 | $17,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from LIU Post with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
LIU Post 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 LIU Post Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from LIU Post make a median salary of $52,113 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
Of the 81 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from LIU Post 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 LIU Post with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at LIU Post.