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 Ohio State ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, Ohio State came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 11 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 14 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio State University - Main Campus handed out 143 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 165 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 356 students received their master’s degree in social work from Ohio State. This makes it the #15 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Ohio State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,739 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Ohio State, social work students borrow a median amount of $23,800 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Ohio State is $218 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Ohio State was $1,556 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $493 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,826 | $37,332 |
| Fees | $1,033 | $1,033 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,272 | $14,272 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,070 | $3,070 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 143 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Ohio State. Of these graduates, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 66% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 94 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Ohio State 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 Ohio State Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Ohio State make a median salary of $50,524 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 446 students earned a master's degree in social work from Ohio State. About 86% of these graduates were women and the other 14% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio State University - Main Campus with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 49 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 331 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 26 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Ohio State University - Main Campus.
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