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Social Work in Rhode Island

Social Work Schools in Rhode Island

237 students earned Social Work degrees in Rhode Island in the 2022-2023 year.

A Social Work major is the 22nd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 118
Bachelor’s Degree 112
Associate Degree 7

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.5%
  • Black or African American: 10.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 27.8%
  • White: 47.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Rhode Island

There are 3,680 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Rhode Island

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $61,440, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Rhode Island that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
184 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $12,599.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,460. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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#3

Providence College

Providence
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

An average student at Providence will pay a net price of $41,767. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 66% are considered full time. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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8 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $36,456. 100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

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Social Work Careers in RI

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Counselors 0% $32,910
Social Work Professors 0% $69,710

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