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 University of Akron Main Campus ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at University of Akron Main Campus was ranked #241 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #11 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 184 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 197 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 241 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Akron Main Campus handed out 75 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 77 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 70 students received their master’s degree in social work from University of Akron Main Campus. This makes it the #133 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from University of Akron Main Campus go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $37,541 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at University of Akron Main Campus, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,915 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at University of Akron Main Campus was $618 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $433 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,399 | $14,839 |
| Fees | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,070 | $11,070 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,596 | $3,596 |
Learn more about University of Akron Main Campus tuition and fees.
The social work program at University of Akron Main Campus awarded 75 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 8% of these degrees went to men with the other 92% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 63% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
University of Akron Main Campus 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 University of Akron Main Campus Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at University of Akron Main Campus make a median salary of $46,850. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 45 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from University of Akron Main Campus in 2021-2022, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at University of Akron Main Campus are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Akron Main Campus with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Akron Main Campus.
More about our data sources and methodologies.