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. In addition, we cover how WestConn ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #254 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Connecticut.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 254 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at WestConn is $33,033. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, social work students borrow a median amount of $23,652 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 WestConn was $709 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,664 | $9,996 |
| Fees | $6,099 | $6,099 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $15,131 | $15,131 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,358 | $1,358 |
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Of the 35 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from WestConn in 2022, 17% were men and 83% 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 Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the WestConn 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 WestConn Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Western Connecticut State University.
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