Social Work at Appalachian State University
If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Appalachian State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Appalachian State University is in Boone, NC.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 163 social work graduations were recorded at Appalachian State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Appalachian State University
Distance learning is available at Appalachian State University. Among 21,570 students, 2,551 (12%) studied exclusively online and 9,977 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Appalachian State University
Rankings can help you compare Appalachian State University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 19 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 132 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #277 of 567 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #3 of 19 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #10 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 132 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #67 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #138 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #277 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Appalachian State University
Students who complete Appalachian State University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,313 |
| 2 years | $37,857 |
| 3 years | $40,877 |
| 4 years | $44,193 |
| 5 years | $49,211 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Appalachian State University earn a median of $44,193, compared with $50,311 for all Appalachian State University graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Appalachian State University comes in at $22,184.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Appalachian State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Appalachian State University are 91% women (148) and 9% men (15).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Appalachian State University
Among the 95 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Appalachian State University, 91% were women (86) and 9% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 80 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 16% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Appalachian State University
Of the 68 master’s social work graduates at Appalachian State University, 91% were women (62) and 9% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Appalachian State University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Appalachian State University
This Social Work program at Appalachian State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 163 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Appalachian State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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