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 Cairn ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Cairn was ranked #321 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #12 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 284 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 321 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Cairn University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in social work. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Cairn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,289 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
Part-time undergraduates at Cairn paid an average of $955 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $31,881 | $31,881 |
| Fees | $394 | $394 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,145 | $1,145 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,234 | $12,234 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,103 | $2,103 |
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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 majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Cairn are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Cairn University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Cairn 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 Cairn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Cairn University.
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