by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Ship. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Ship highly for social work, placing at #397 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 397 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Pennsylvania | 17 of 24 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 75 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at Ship, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania awarded 23 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Ship ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #9 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania | 9 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 45 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 256 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Ship go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $48,528 a year. This is lower than $53,952, the median for all majors at Ship.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Ship, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,982 in student loans. This is above $26,382, the typical median for all majors at Ship.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,570 | $11,574 |
| Fees | $4,000 | $4,250 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 17% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Ship are White. Roughly 65% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Ship. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 33 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Social Work | 6 |
