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. We've also included details on how RIC ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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RIC was ranked #45 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Rhode Island.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 45 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 47 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 47 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Rhode Island College handed out 101 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 1% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 82 students received their master’s degree in social work from RIC. This makes it the #112 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 RIC is $33,561. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at RIC paid an average of $919 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $372 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,481 | $25,014 |
| Fees | $1,505 | $1,505 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,719 | $13,719 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
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Of the 101 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from RIC in 2021-2022, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at RIC are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
RIC 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 RIC Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at RIC make a median salary of $54,937. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
Of the 86 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from RIC, about 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Rhode Island College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.