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 SRU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at SRU was ranked #200 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #7 in Pennsylvania.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 151 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 152 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 174 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 200 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania handed out 43 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at SRU is $32,316. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SRU, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,489 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at SRU is $312 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at SRU was $482 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $322 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,716 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $2,791 | $3,041 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,992 | $1,992 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,584 | $10,584 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,952 | $2,952 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 43 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from SRU. Of these graduates, 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the SRU 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 SRU Online Learning page.
All of the 13 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from SRU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SRU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 92% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 12 |
| 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
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