by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how OHIO Athens ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at OHIO Athens was ranked #167 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 119 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 167 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Ohio University - Athens Campus handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in social work from OHIO Athens. This makes it the #237 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 OHIO Athens is $37,990. 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.
While getting their bachelor's degree at OHIO Athens, social work students borrow a median amount of $36,022 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 Athens is $303 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at OHIO Athens paid an average of $1,157 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $648 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,746 | $24,114 |
| Books and Supplies | $840 | $840 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,594 | $13,594 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,916 | $2,916 |
Learn more about OHIO Athens tuition and fees.
Of the 88 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from OHIO Athens in 2021-2022, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 93% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 82 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the OHIO Athens social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the OHIO Athens Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from OHIO Athens make a median salary of $49,246 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 79 social work majors earned their master's degree from OHIO Athens. Of these graduates, 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Ohio University - Athens Campus with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Ohio University - Athens Campus.
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