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 #374 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 330 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 374 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 56 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $33,596. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $16,431 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $420 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 | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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Of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from NSU in 2022, 3% were men and 98% were 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, 55% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
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