by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Salem State University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Salem State University among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #151 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 151 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 15 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 16 of 34 |
The following degree levels are offered in social work at Salem State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 115 |
During the most recent reporting year, Salem State University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Salem State University is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 13 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 166 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Salem State University report a median salary of $54,156 a year. This is lower than $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
Find out more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Salem State University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 115 |
