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Social Work Schools in Rhode Island

215 students earned Social Work degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 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
Bachelor’s Degree 121
Master’s Degree 82
Associate Degree 12

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 15.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.3%
  • White: 49.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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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
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,684 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,898.

#3

Providence College

Providence
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

An average student at Providence will pay a net price of $38,338. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $62,565 after earning their degree at this institution. 64% of the teachers are full time.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

100% of students get financical aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 94% of the teachers are full time.

Social Work Careers in RI

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 7% $93,320
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,220
Healthcare Social Workers 6% $56,760
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $59,570
Social Work Professors 0% $69,710
Social Workers 0% $77,970
Counselors 0% $32,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Public Policy 154
Public Administration 55
Community Organization & Advocacy 2

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