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 Henderson State University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Henderson State University was ranked #372 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in Arkansas.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Henderson State University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Henderson State University is $24,164. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Henderson State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,239 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 Henderson State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Henderson State University. Of these graduates, 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 67% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Henderson State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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