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Social Work at Capella University

Social Work at Capella University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, consider the program at Capella University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Capella University sits in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 social work degrees were granted at Capella University.

Online Class Availability at Capella University

Capella University is a fully online institution, so Social Work coursework can be completed remotely.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Capella University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Capella University are 81% women (42) and 19% men (10).

Social Work Doctoral Program at Capella University

Among the 52 doctoral social work degrees awarded at Capella University, 81% were women (42) and 19% were men (10).

Capella University gender breakdown of Social Work Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 12
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 25
Asian 1
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Capella University

Minority students account for 62% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, higher than the national average of 51%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at Capella University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Work graduates, 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

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