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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how GSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at GSU was ranked #397 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Louisiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Grambling State University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 17% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in social work from GSU. This makes it the #273 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from GSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,476 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.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from GSU make a median salary of $33,736 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 GSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $49,736 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 GSU is $202 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Grambling State University.
Of the 29 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from GSU in 2020-2021, 3% were men and 97% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 93% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grambling State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from GSU in 2020-2021, 5% were men and 95% 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 Grambling State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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