Social Work at Marshall University
If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at Marshall University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Marshall University sits in Huntington, WV.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 61 social work graduations were recorded at Marshall University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Marshall University
Many students take online classes at Marshall University. Among 11,958 students, 2,413 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,563 (38%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Marshall University
Rankings can help you compare Marshall University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #497 of 570 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | West Virginia | #1 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | West Virginia | #3 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #103 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #497 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Marshall University
Students who complete Marshall University’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,534 |
| 2 years | $27,048 |
| 4 years | $40,200 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Marshall University earn a median of $40,200, compared with $62,090 for all Marshall University graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Marshall University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Marshall University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Marshall University are 84% women (51) and 16% men (10).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Marshall University
Of the 25 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Marshall University, 88% were women (22) and 12% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 16% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Marshall University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Marshall University
Among the 35 master’s social work graduates at Marshall University, 80% were women (28) and 20% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Marshall University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Marshall University, lower than 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 Marshall University
This Social Work program at Marshall University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 61 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Marshall University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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