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. We've also included details on how Georgia State ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Georgia State was ranked #193 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Georgia State University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 11% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 62 students received their master’s degree in social work from Georgia State. This makes it the #156 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Georgia State is $31,334. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Georgia State make a median salary of $38,760 a year. 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 Georgia State, social work students borrow a median amount of $30,533 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Georgia State University.
The social work program at Georgia State awarded 59 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 63% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 37 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 62 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from Georgia State in 2020-2021, 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 55% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Georgia State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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