by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FHSU among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #263 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 263 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kansas | 3 of 7 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 32 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at FHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 52 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Fort Hays State University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
FHSU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 25 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 180 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FHSU report a median salary of $43,125 a year. This is below $51,930, the median for all majors at FHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FHSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,986, the typical median for all majors at FHSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,140 | $16,522 |
| Fees | $1,219 | $1,219 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 7% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at FHSU are White. Roughly 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at FHSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 52 |
