by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at SIUE. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #7 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks SIUE among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #319 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 319 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 14 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 61 of 107 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at SIUE, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 23 |
| Master’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
SIUE holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 7 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 33 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 171 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from SIUE go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,171 a year. This is lower than $71,140, the median for all majors at SIUE.
To complete a bachelor’s at SIUE, social work graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $24,064, the typical median for all majors at SIUE.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,123 | $8,918 |
| Fees | $3,174 | $3,174 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at SIUE are White. Roughly 70% of graduates fell into 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 | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at SIUE. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 35 |
