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 St. Cloud State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at St. Cloud State University was ranked #140 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Minnesota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 140 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 149 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 150 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Cloud State University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 58 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in social work from St. Cloud State University. This makes it the #214 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from St. Cloud State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $43,726 a year. 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at St. Cloud State University was $341 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,811 | $8,811 |
| Fees | $1,306 | $1,306 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,630 | $9,630 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,600 | $2,600 |
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Of the 60 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from St. Cloud State University, about 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at St. Cloud State University 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 Saint Cloud State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at St. Cloud State University make a median salary of $55,463. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 36 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from St. Cloud State University. About 8% were men and 92% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 75% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Cloud State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Saint Cloud State University.
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