Social Work at Fort Hays State University
If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Fort Hays State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Fort Hays State University is in Hays, KS.
During the most recent reporting year, 93 social work degrees were granted at Fort Hays State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Fort Hays State University
Many students take online classes at Fort Hays State University. Among 12,878 students, 7,032 (55%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,074 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Fort Hays State University
Rankings can help you compare Fort Hays State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 570 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kansas | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #3 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #7 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #186 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #229 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Fort Hays State University
Students who complete Fort Hays State University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $36,922 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $38,758 |
| 4 years | $43,125 |
| 5 years | $46,993 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Fort Hays State University report median earnings of $43,125, compared with $51,930 for all Fort Hays State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Fort Hays State University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Fort Hays State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Fort Hays State University are 92% women (86) and 8% men (7).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Of the 41 bachelor’s social work graduates at Fort Hays State University, 93% were women (38) and 7% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 32% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Fort Hays State University
Among the 52 master’s social work degrees awarded at Fort Hays State University, 92% were women (48) and 8% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 42 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 15% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University
The Social Work program at Fort Hays State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 93 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Fort Hays State University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-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
More about our data sources and methodologies.