by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #383 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #16 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 235 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 236 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 342 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 383 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Governors State University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 27% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 45 students received their master’s degree in social work from GSU. This makes it the #193 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,133 a year. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at GSU paid an average of $328 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,872 | $7,872 |
| Fees | $3,448 | $3,448 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,100 | $3,100 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from GSU. Of these graduates, 5% were men and 95% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
GSU does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the GSU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at GSU make a median salary of $52,231. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
Of the 34 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from GSU in 2021-2022, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Governors State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Governors State University.
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