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Social Work at Syracuse University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Syracuse University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Syracuse University is in Syracuse, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 91 social work degrees were granted at Syracuse University.

Online & Distance Learning at Syracuse University

Distance learning is available at Syracuse University. Of 22,589 students, 2,298 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,396 (11%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Syracuse University

Rankings can help you compare Syracuse University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#11 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 90
Best Value	New York	#30 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 570
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#85 of 88
Best Value	Nationwide	#559 of 567

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#11 of 33
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#21 of 90
Best Value	New York	#30 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#71 of 570
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#85 of 88
Best Value	Nationwide	#559 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Syracuse University

Those who finish Syracuse 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	$42,498
2 years	$45,408
3 years	$53,070
4 years	$55,401
5 years	$62,282

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Syracuse University report median earnings of $55,401, compared with $69,552 for all Syracuse University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Syracuse University comes in at $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at Syracuse University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Syracuse University are 85% women (77) and 15% men (14).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 15 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 73% were women (11) and 27% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	2
Asian	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Syracuse University, below the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Syracuse University

Of the 76 master’s social work degrees awarded at Syracuse University, 87% were women (66) and 13% were men (10).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Syracuse University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	55
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	8
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Syracuse 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 Syracuse University

This Social Work program at Syracuse University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	91

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Syracuse University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.