by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Aurora University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Aurora University among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #201 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 201 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 9 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 35 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at Aurora University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 192 |
| Master’s | 518 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
| Professional Certificate | 35 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Aurora University conferred 192 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Aurora University is in the top 15% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 25 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Aurora University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,050 a year. This is below $56,326, the median for all majors at Aurora University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Aurora University, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,507, the typical median for all majors at Aurora University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $370 | $370 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Aurora University are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Aurora University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Graduate study is also available at Aurora University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 518 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 4 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 35 |
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