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 Savannah State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Savannah State University was ranked #398 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Georgia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Savannah State University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 44% over the previous year when 27 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 30 students received their master’s degree in social work from Savannah State University. This makes it the #233 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Savannah State University is $28,502. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Savannah State University make a median salary of $40,604. 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 Savannah State University, 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at Savannah State University is $153 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Savannah State University.
The social work program at Savannah State University awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 7% of these degrees went to men with the other 93% going to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Savannah State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent academic year available, 3% of social work master's degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 80% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Savannah State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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