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 AAMU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at AAMU was ranked #396 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #10 in Alabama.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Alabama A & M University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 84 students received their master’s degree in social work from AAMU. This makes it the #109 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 AAMU is $25,294. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from AAMU make a median salary of $35,525 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at AAMU, social work students borrow a median amount of $31,000 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 AAMU is $352 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Alabama A & M University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from AAMU. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 96% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 84 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from AAMU, about 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Alabama A & M University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 27 |
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