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. In addition, we cover how NC State ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at NC State was ranked #108 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in North Carolina.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, North Carolina State University handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 18% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 114 students received their master’s degree in social work from NC State. This makes it the #80 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from NC State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $26,792 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Graduates of the master's social work program at NC State make a median salary of $41,567. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NC State, social work students borrow a median amount of $20,791 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 North Carolina State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 114 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from NC State. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at NC State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from North Carolina State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 10 |
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