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 SLU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at SLU was ranked #117 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Missouri.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Saint Louis University handed out 18 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 70 students received their master’s degree in social work from SLU. This makes it the #133 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in social work in 2021, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from SLU make a median salary of $41,115 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at SLU, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,875 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 Saint Louis University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from SLU. About 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 70 students earned a master's degree in social work from SLU. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at SLU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 77% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Saint Louis University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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