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 SCSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at SCSU was ranked #98 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 85 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 98 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern Connecticut State University handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 68 students received their master’s degree in social work from SCSU. This makes it the #143 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 14 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2022, making the school the #8 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 SCSU is $33,862. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SCSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,463 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 SCSU is $223 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at SCSU paid an average of $278 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $19,940 |
| Fees | $6,164 | $6,164 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,700 | $14,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,116 | $4,116 |
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Of the 64 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from SCSU, about 13% were men and 88% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
SCSU 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 SCSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at SCSU make a median salary of $54,551. 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, 92 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from SCSU. About 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Southern Connecticut State University.
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