by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at NSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks NSU highly for social work, ranked #490 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 490 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Louisiana | 4 of 9 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 89 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at NSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
NSU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Louisiana | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 81 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 377 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NSU report a median salary of $39,137 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NSU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $28,875 in student loans. This is above $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
