by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Marshall University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Marshall University highly for social work, coming in at #503 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 503 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in West Virginia | 3 of 5 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 96 of 134 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at Marshall University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Marshall University conferred 25 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Marshall University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 65 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 323 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Marshall University report a median salary of $40,200 a year. This is below $62,090, the median for all majors at Marshall University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Marshall University, social work graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,139, the typical median for all majors at Marshall University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,190 | $18,748 |
| Fees | $1,594 | $1,594 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Marshall University were White. Approximately 84% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Marshall University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Marshall University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 35 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 1 |
