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. Also, learn how Radford ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Radford was ranked #221 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 199 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 200 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 221 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Radford University handed out 39 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 48 students received their master’s degree in social work from Radford. This makes it the #185 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Radford go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,272 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Radford paid an average of $868 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $349 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,401 | $20,853 |
| Fees | $3,885 | $4,332 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,973 | $11,973 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,652 | $3,652 |
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Of the 39 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Radford in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Radford 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 Radford Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Radford make a median salary of $49,870 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, 47 students earned a master's degree in social work from Radford. About 85% of these graduates were women and the other 15% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Radford are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Radford University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Radford University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.