Social Work at Illinois State University
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Illinois State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Illinois State University is in Normal, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 72 social work degrees were awarded at Illinois State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Illinois State University
Online coursework is an option at Illinois State University. Among 21,546 students, 1,302 (6%) studied exclusively online and 7,853 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Illinois State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Illinois State University are 94% women (68) and 6% men (4).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Illinois State University
Of the 50 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Illinois State University, 94% were women (47) and 6% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 36 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 28% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Illinois State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Illinois State University
Among the 21 master’s social work graduates at Illinois State University, 95% were women (20) and 5% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Illinois State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Illinois 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.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Illinois State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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
- 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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