by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how PLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The social work major at PLU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Social Work. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Pacific Lutheran University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
While getting their bachelor's degree at PLU, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,000 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 Pacific Lutheran University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from PLU. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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