by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Illinois State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Illinois State University as a strong choice for social work, ranked #177 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 177 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 7 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 29 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at Illinois State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 50 |
| Master’s | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Illinois State University conferred 50 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Illinois State University is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 4 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 12 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 95 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University earn a median of $47,803 a year. This is lower than $58,604, the median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $21,895, the typical median for all majors at Illinois State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,524 | $22,863 |
| Fees | $3,195 | $3,195 |
Learn more about Illinois State University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Illinois State University are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Illinois State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 21 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 1 |
