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 WestConn ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at WestConn was ranked #309 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Connecticut.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WestConn go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,925 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,866 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WestConn, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,527 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Western Connecticut State University.
Of the 44 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from WestConn in 2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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