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. In addition, we cover how SIUE ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at SIUE was ranked #216 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #9 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 40 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 38 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 24 students received their master’s degree in social work from SIUE. This makes it the #256 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $29,707 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from SIUE make a median salary of $41,872 a year. 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 SIUE, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at SIUE is $228 per month.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
All of the 40 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from SIUE in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 68% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Of the 24 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from SIUE in 2021, 13% were men and 88% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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