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. We've also included details on how Virginia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Virginia State was ranked #313 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 279 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 313 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Virginia State University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Virginia State is $28,527. 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 Virginia State is $246 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Virginia State was $939 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $405 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,038 |
| Fees | $4,215 | $4,968 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,966 | $12,966 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,640 | $3,640 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Virginia State. Of these graduates, 21% were men and 79% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 92% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Virginia State 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 Virginia State Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Virginia State University.
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