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. We've also included details on how Simmons ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, Simmons came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Simmons University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 551 students received their master’s degree in social work from Simmons. This makes it the #7 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #48 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Simmons is $34,496. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Simmons was $889 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 | $44,208 | $44,208 |
| Fees | $1,330 | $1,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,280 | $1,280 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,104 | $17,104 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,550 | $2,550 |
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All of the 19 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Simmons in 2022 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 89% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Simmons 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 Simmons Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Simmons make a median salary of $56,039. 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, 504 social work majors earned their master's degree from Simmons. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Simmons are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Simmons University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 72 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 272 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 92 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Simmons University.
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