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. In addition, we cover how Youngstown State University ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Youngstown State University was ranked #180 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #7 in Ohio.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 139 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 162 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 163 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 180 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Youngstown State University handed out 81 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 63 students received their master’s degree in social work from Youngstown State University. This makes it the #153 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University is $36,445. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Youngstown State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $17,950 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Youngstown State University is $71 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Youngstown State University paid an average of $417 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $402 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,611 | $9,971 |
| Fees | $146 | $146 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,384 | $10,384 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,024 | $4,024 |
Learn more about Youngstown State University tuition and fees.
Of the 81 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Youngstown State University, about 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Youngstown State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Youngstown State University 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 Youngstown State University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Youngstown State University make a median salary of $50,407. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 66 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Youngstown State University, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Youngstown State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 76% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Youngstown State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Youngstown State University.
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