by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at PVAMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #23 out of 31 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, PVAMU as a strong choice for social work, ranked #420 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 420 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Texas | 32 of 41 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southwest Region | 47 of 60 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at PVAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 31 |
During the most recent reporting year, Prairie View A & M University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
PVAMU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #23 out of 31 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 23 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 27 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 288 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at PVAMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,875 a year. This is below $52,084, the median for all majors at PVAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at PVAMU, social work students accumulate a median of $31,750 in student loans. This is above $29,765, the typical median for all majors at PVAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,387 | $22,590 |
| Fees | $3,912 | $4,284 |
Learn more about PVAMU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 2% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 98% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at PVAMU are Black or African American. Approximately 93% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Prairie View A & M University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at PVAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 31 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
