Below are the key facts about this program at St. Kate’s. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #13 out of 14 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, St. Kate’s among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #285 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 285 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Minnesota | 16 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 33 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at St. Kate’s, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 37 |
During the most recent reporting year, St Catherine University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
St. Kate’s is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #13 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 13 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 29 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 210 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at St. Kate’s report a median salary of $55,686 a year. This is below $64,742, the median for all majors at St. Kate’s.
To complete a bachelor’s at St. Kate’s, social work graduates take on a median debt of $30,912 in student loans. This is above $29,785, the typical median for all majors at St. Kate’s.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $45,600 | $37,534 |
| Fees | $894 | $894 |
Learn more about St. Kate’s tuition and fees.
Every one of the 26 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work from St. Kate’s were women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at St. Kate’s are White. Roughly 42% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from St Catherine University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at St. Kate’s. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 37 |