Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work
Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 20,308 people earned their bachelor's degree in social work. This makes it the 24th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social work at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 34,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 20,308 |
| Associate Degree | 1,934 |
| Graduate Certificate | 926 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 926 |
| Basic Certificate | 464 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 116 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in social work is $37,334. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $33,539 and the high is $39,730.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in social work is $18,722. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $25,336 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $15,416.
The median monthly payment of a social work graduate with a 10-year repayment plan is $223.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their bachelor's degree in social work. About 89.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,214 |
| Women | 18,094 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 514 |
| Black or African American | 3,674 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,573 |
| White | 9,924 |
| International Students | 129 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,494 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 608 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Grand Canyon University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social work majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 103,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,390 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,138 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 298 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Grand Canyon University. Of these students, 88% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at Grand Canyon University make a median salary of 37,334.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from UT Arlington. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 84% were women. Data shows that UT Arlington graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,334.
Fresno Pacific University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social work. Roughly 3,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $34,960 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,140 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Fresno Pacific. Around 82% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Data shows that Fresno Pacific graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,334.
California State University - Sacramento comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Roughly 32,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 210 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Sac State. Around 76% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Data shows that Sac State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,334.
The 6th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Arizona State University - Tempe. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from ASU - Tempe. About 92% of this group were women, and 64% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Arizona State University - Tempe social work graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,334.
The 7th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - Los Angeles. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Cal State LA. Of these students, 85% were women and 91% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at California State University - Los Angeles make a median salary of 37,334.
Liberty University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social work. Each year, around 93,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 192 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Liberty University. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at Liberty University make a median salary of 37,334.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Roughly 30,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 176 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from FAU. Around 69% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Florida Atlantic University social work graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,334.
Northern Arizona University is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social work. Roughly 29,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,015 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,674 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from NAU. Around 48% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Northern Arizona University social work graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,334.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 173 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Eastern Michigan. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that Eastern Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,334.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Aurora University. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,363 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 167 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Aurora. About 90% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Aurora University social work graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,334.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 165 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Ohio State. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at Ohio State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 37,334.
Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from IUPUI. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis make a median salary of 37,334.
The 15th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Each year, around 32,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,637 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,948 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from UT Rio Grande Valley. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley make a median salary of 37,334.
Troy University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Roughly 16,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,792 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 146 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from TROY. About 91% of this group were women, and 53% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that TROY graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,334.
Lehman College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Each year, around 15,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Lehman. About 90% of this group were women, and 97% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at Lehman College make a median salary of 37,334.
University of Central Florida comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in social work. Roughly 71,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from UCF. About 85% of this group were women, and 65% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Central Florida social work graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $37,334.
Brandman University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in social work. Roughly 10,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,762 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 132 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from Brandman. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at Brandman University make a median salary of 37,334.
The 20th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their bachelor's degree in social work from U of U. About 80% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in social work at University of Utah make a median salary of 37,334.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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