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 Savannah State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Savannah State University was ranked #388 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Georgia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 238 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 331 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 388 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Savannah State University handed out 9 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 30 students received their master’s degree in social work from Savannah State University. This makes it the #233 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Savannah State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $16,758 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Savannah State University is $153 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Savannah State University was $616 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $169 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,064 | $14,785 |
| Fees | $1,434 | $1,434 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $9,620 | $9,620 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $717 | $717 |
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All of the 9 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Savannah State University in 2022 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 78% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Savannah State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Savannah 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 Savannah State University Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Savannah State University make a median salary of $44,044 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 39 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from Savannah State University. About 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 74% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Savannah State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Savannah State University.
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