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 WSSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at WSSU was ranked #358 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #15 in North Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 318 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 358 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Winston - Salem State University handed out 30 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 26 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at WSSU is $29,617. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WSSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $15,921 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at WSSU was $586 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $142 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,401 | $14,057 |
| Fees | $3,334 | $3,334 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,690 | $1,690 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,484 | $11,484 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,492 | $3,492 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 73% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Winston - Salem State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the WSSU 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 WSSU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Winston - Salem State University.
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