by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Adelphi University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Adelphi University among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #64 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 64 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New York | 9 of 33 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 17 of 91 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at Adelphi University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 214 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Professional Certificate | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Adelphi University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Adelphi University is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 10 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 37 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Adelphi University report a median salary of $60,637 a year. This is lower than $72,786, the median for all majors at Adelphi University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Adelphi University, social work graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is lower than $25,519, the typical median for all majors at Adelphi University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,860 | $46,784 |
| Fees | $1,991 | $1,991 |
Learn more about Adelphi University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 17% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Adelphi University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Adelphi University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Adelphi University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 214 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 7 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 2 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
