by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at VSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks VSU among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #521 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 521 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Virginia | 10 of 10 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 107 of 134 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at VSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Virginia State University handed out 20 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
VSU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 10 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 94 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 396 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from VSU report a median salary of $42,801 a year. This is higher than $41,327, the median for all majors at VSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at VSU, social work students accumulate a median of $31,000 in student loans. This is above $29,045, the typical median for all majors at VSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,540 | $17,532 |
| Fees | $4,342 | $5,118 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 5% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at VSU were Black or African American. Approximately 90% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Virginia State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at VSU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 3 |
