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. We've also included details on how SLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #96 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Missouri.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 73 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 74 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 96 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 124 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 22% over the previous year when 18 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in social work from SLU. This makes it the #133 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SLU paid an average of $1,830 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $52,260 | $52,260 |
| Fees | $984 | $984 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,070 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,570 | $14,570 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Learn more about SLU tuition and fees.
The social work program at SLU awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 86% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the SLU 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 SLU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at SLU make a median salary of $48,270. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 67 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SLU, about 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 51 |
| 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 Saint Louis University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.