Social Work at Whittier College
Every social work school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the social work program at Whittier College stacks up to those at other schools.Whittier is located in Whittier, California and has a total student population of 1,564.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Work section at the bottom of this page.
Whittier Social Work Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
Whittier Social Work Rankings
The social work major at Whittier is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Work. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
Social Work Student Demographics at Whittier
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Whittier College.
Whittier Social Work Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 49% more racial-ethnic minorities in its social work bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Whittier College with a bachelor's in social work.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Social Work
The following social work concentations are available at Whittier College. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Whittier College. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 8 |
Careers That Social Work Grads May Go Into
A degree in social work can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Whittier College.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 31,290 | $59,500 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 21,920 | $51,950 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 18,600 | $76,450 |
| Substance Abuse Social Workers | 14,840 | $61,640 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 13,560 | $89,240 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Geographer at English Wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.