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 Saginaw Valley State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Saginaw Valley State University was ranked #120 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 120 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 137 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saginaw Valley State University handed out 77 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 88 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 54 students received their master’s degree in social work from Saginaw Valley State University. This makes it the #169 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 Saginaw Valley State University is $38,503. 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 Saginaw Valley State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,014 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 Saginaw Valley State University is $245 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at Saginaw Valley State University paid an average of $958 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $408 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 | $28,752 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,700 | $11,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,220 | $1,220 |
Learn more about Saginaw Valley State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Saginaw Valley State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Online degrees for the Saginaw Valley State University 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 Saginaw Valley State University Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Saginaw Valley State University make a median salary of $51,511 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 38 students earned a master's degree in social work from Saginaw Valley State University. About 95% of these graduates were women and the other 5% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Saginaw Valley State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.