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 NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #325 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Oklahoma.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 227 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 229 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 325 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northeastern State University handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 47 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 27 students received their master’s degree in social work from NSU. This makes it the #243 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 NSU is $38,168. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $525 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $221 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,623 | $15,743 |
| Fees | $890 | $890 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,494 | $10,494 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,020 | $3,020 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
NSU 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 NSU Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from NSU make a median salary of $48,645 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 25 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from NSU in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Northeastern State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.