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 WIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #162 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #7 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 162 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 51% over the previous year when 45 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $39,641 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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 | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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The social work program at WIU awarded 22 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 5% of these degrees went to men with the other 95% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
WIU 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 WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Western Illinois University.
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