by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Marshall University ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Marshall University was ranked #344 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in West Virginia.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 222 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 224 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 300 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 344 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Marshall University handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in social work from Marshall University. This makes it the #214 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Marshall University is $33,344. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Marshall University, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,742 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Marshall University was $781 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $307 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,372 | $18,724 |
| Fees | $1,570 | $1,570 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,852 | $12,852 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,400 | $2,400 |
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Of the 33 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Marshall University in 2022, 18% were men and 82% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Marshall University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Marshall University 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 Marshall University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Marshall University make a median salary of $47,490. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 35 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from Marshall University in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Marshall University.
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