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. Also, learn how Shaw University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Shaw University was ranked #432 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #17 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Shaw University handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 40% over the previous year when 20 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Shaw University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,535 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Shaw University, social work students borrow a median amount of $38,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Shaw University is $330 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Shaw University.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Shaw University in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 75% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shaw University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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