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, and more. Also, learn how USJ ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at USJ was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 104 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 130 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Saint Joseph handed out 13 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 43% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 66 students received their master’s degree in social work from USJ. This makes it the #146 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at USJ was $779 per credit hour 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 | $45,608 | $45,608 |
| Fees | $300 | $300 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,590 | $13,590 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,626 | $1,626 |
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The social work program at USJ awarded 13 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at USJ are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 69% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
USJ 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 USJ Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from USJ make a median salary of $54,801 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from USJ. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Saint Joseph with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Saint Joseph.
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