by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how WVSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at WVSU was ranked #422 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #5 in West Virginia.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, West Virginia State University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 31 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at WVSU is $28,771. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WVSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $37,371 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at West Virginia State University.
The social work program at WVSU awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
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