by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Cal State Long Beach. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Cal State Long Beach among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #2 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 2 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in California | 1 of 29 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at Cal State Long Beach, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 60 |
| Master’s | 224 |
During the most recent reporting year, California State University-Long Beach handed out 60 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Cal State Long Beach holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Cal State Long Beach report a median salary of $70,315 a year. This is higher than $62,831, the median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
To complete a bachelor’s at Cal State Long Beach, social work graduates take on a median debt of $11,276 in student loans. This is below $15,825, the typical median for all majors at Cal State Long Beach.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,290 | $1,290 |
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Among recent graduates, 13% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State Long Beach are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Long Beach with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State Long Beach. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 224 |
