by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how CAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at CAU was ranked #339 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Clark Atlanta University handed out 16 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 30% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 49 students received their master’s degree in social work from CAU. This makes it the #183 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Graduates of the master's social work program at CAU make a median salary of $40,378. 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 CAU, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,500 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 CAU is $746 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Clark Atlanta University.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 88% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 49 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from CAU, 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 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Clark Atlanta University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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