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Social Work Schools in Ohio

2,542 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Work major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Ohio

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,135
Master’s Degree 991
Associate Degree 196
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 169
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 169
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 169
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 41
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 41
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Ohio, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Ohio is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 17.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.1%
  • White: 68.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Ohio

36,260 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Ohio

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $50,410, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Ohio that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

526 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
61,369 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $44,737 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,845. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.60%.

202 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
11,465 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.50%. 77% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

185 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
15,247 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $40,759 after earning their degree at this institution. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.70%. The full-time teacher rate is 49%.

164 Degrees in Major Awarded
37% Graduation Rate
11,835 Total Students

In their early career, Youngstown State University grads earn an average salary of $31,461. 18 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,094 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $34,682 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
25,714 Total Students

The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at OHIO Athens. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 5.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

122 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
40,826 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 60%. 93% of students get financical aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,415.

105 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
18,319 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. The 7.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,002 after graduation.

89 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
18,142 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $37,312 after graduation. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at BGSU. The full-time teacher rate is 75%.

72 Degrees in Major Awarded
40% Graduation Rate
10,936 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.50%. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $15,962.

Social Work Careers in OH

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title OH Job Growth OH Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $46,610
Social and Community Service Managers 17% $68,000
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 17% $42,720
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $53,530
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $40,240
Counselors 14% $43,990
Social Workers 13% $49,260
Social Work Professors 4% $69,670
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 2% $49,160

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in OH
Public Administration 443
Human Services 187
Public Policy 37
Community Organization & Advocacy 31

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