by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #282 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 282 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 10 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 53 of 107 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Master’s | 223 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wayne State University conferred 113 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
WSU is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 8 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 41 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 217 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WSU report a median salary of $49,923 a year. This is below $68,128, the median for all majors at WSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $28,012 in student loans. This is higher than $26,749, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,376 | $32,765 |
| Fees | $1,885 | $1,885 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU are White. About 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 61 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at WSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 223 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Work | 4 |
