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. Also, learn how Salem State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #126 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 83 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 126 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 138 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Salem State University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 118 students received their master’s degree in social work from Salem State. This makes it the #76 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 Salem State is $45,450. 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 Salem State, social work students borrow a median amount of $19,849 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Salem State paid an average of $790 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $499 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,068 | $11,911 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,378 | $16,378 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,784 | $1,784 |
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Of the 48 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Salem State in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Salem State 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 Salem State Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Salem State make a median salary of $59,851. 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 128 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Salem State, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 66% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 85 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Salem State University.
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