by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Grand Valley. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Grand Valley among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #195 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 195 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 7 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 32 of 107 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at Grand Valley, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 89 |
| Master’s | 128 |
During the most recent reporting year, Grand Valley State University awarded 89 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Grand Valley is in the top 15% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 129 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Grand Valley earn a median of $48,964 a year. This is lower than $57,127, the median for all majors at Grand Valley.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Grand Valley, social work students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $26,476, the typical median for all majors at Grand Valley.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,560 | $21,894 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Grand Valley were White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Grand Valley State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Grand Valley. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 128 |
