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. In addition, we cover how Hope ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Hope was ranked #168 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Hope College handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Hope go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,626 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Hope, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,670 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 Hope College.
All of the 21 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Hope in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Hope are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Hope College with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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