Social Work at Winona State University
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Winona State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Winona State University is in Winona, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 130 social work graduations were recorded at Winona State University.
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Studying Online at Winona State University
Many students take online classes at Winona State University. Of 6,045 students, 922 (15%) studied exclusively online and 2,253 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Winona State University
Rankings can help you compare Winona State University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #4 of 20 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 58 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #8 of 19 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #22 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #92 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #321 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Winona State University
Graduates of Winona State 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 | $40,999 |
| 2 years | $41,565 |
| 3 years | $44,489 |
| 4 years | $48,600 |
| 5 years | $54,119 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Winona State University earn a median of $48,600, compared with $60,619 for all Winona State University graduates — about 20% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Winona State University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Work graduates at Winona State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Winona State University are 90% women (117) and 10% men (13).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Winona State University
Among the 72 bachelor’s social work graduates at Winona State University, 88% were women (63) and 12% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Winona State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 52 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Winona State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Winona State University
Of the 58 master’s social work degrees awarded at Winona State University, 93% were women (54) and 7% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Winona State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 47 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 19% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Winona State 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 Winona State University
The Social Work program at Winona State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 130 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Winona State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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.