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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Salem State ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Salem State was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Salem State University handed out 57 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 63 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 118 students received their master’s degree in social work from Salem State. This makes it the #76 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Salem State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,115 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.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from Salem State make a median salary of $50,049 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Salem State, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is about the same as the median debt load of allsocial work bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Salem State University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 57 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Salem State. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 54% of students 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Of the 118 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from Salem State in 2021, 12% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Salem State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
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