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 NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #246 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Oklahoma.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northeastern State University handed out 47 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 27 students received their master’s degree in social work from NSU. This makes it the #243 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at NSU is $35,638. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,866 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $30,785 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Northeastern State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 47 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from NSU. Of these graduates, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Of the 27 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from NSU in 2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northeastern State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
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