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. Also, learn how Purdue Northwest ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Purdue Northwest was ranked #430 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #14 in Indiana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Purdue University Northwest handed out 12 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue Northwest is $24,477. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Purdue University Northwest.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Purdue Northwest in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Purdue Northwest are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
