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 Saginaw Valley State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Saginaw Valley State University was ranked #166 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Michigan.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saginaw Valley State University handed out 88 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 90 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 54 students received their master’s degree in social work from Saginaw Valley State University. This makes it the #169 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $34,591 a year. 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 Saginaw Valley State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Saginaw Valley State University is $245 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Saginaw Valley State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Saginaw Valley State University. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 82% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 72 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 54 social work majors earned their master's degree from Saginaw Valley State University. Of these graduates, 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Saginaw Valley State University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 78% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saginaw Valley State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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