by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SCSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SCSU highly for social work, placing at #94 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 94 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut | 5 of 9 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 34 |
Here is each degree level granted in social work at SCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 42 |
| Master’s | 92 |
| Doctoral | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Southern Connecticut State University awarded 42 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
SCSU is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 50 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $58,479 a year. This is above $57,907, the median for all majors at SCSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at SCSU, social work students accumulate a median of $23,935 in student loans. This is lower than $24,660, the typical median for all majors at SCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,444 | $6,444 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at SCSU are White. Roughly 33% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at SCSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 92 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 15 |
