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. Also, learn how Shaw University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The social work major at Shaw University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Work. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Shaw University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 50% over the previous year when 12 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Shaw University is $31,138. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Shaw University is $330 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Shaw University was $517 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 | $12,408 | $12,408 |
| Fees | $4,864 | $4,864 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $8,940 | $8,940 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,440 | $3,440 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Shaw University. About 17% were men and 83% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 61% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shaw University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Shaw 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 Shaw University Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Shaw University.
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