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 Florida State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Florida State was ranked #47 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida State University handed out 98 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 104 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $27,684 a year. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Florida State make a median salary of $41,965. 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 Florida State, social work students borrow a median amount of $15,193 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Florida State University.
Of the 98 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Florida State in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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