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 Albany State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Albany State was ranked #427 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Albany State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in social work from Albany State. This makes it the #296 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 Albany State is $25,609. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Albany State make a median salary of $41,423. 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 Albany State, 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Albany State University.
All of the 15 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Albany State in 2021 were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 100% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Albany State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 students earned a master's degree in social work from Albany State. About 80% of these graduates were women and the other 20% were men.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Albany State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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