by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Hunter. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 25 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Hunter among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #18 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 18 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New York | 3 of 33 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 5 of 91 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at Hunter, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
| Master’s | 587 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, CUNY Hunter College handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Hunter ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 25 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York | 8 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 12 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 46 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Hunter go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $64,969 a year. This is lower than $68,281, the median for all majors at Hunter.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Hunter, social work students accumulate a median of $9,608 in student loans. This is lower than $11,091, the typical median for all majors at Hunter.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,930 | $14,880 |
| Fees | $452 | $452 |
Find out more about Hunter tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 21% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Hunter are Black or African American. Roughly 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from CUNY Hunter College with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at Hunter. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 587 |
