by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at West Virginia University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, West Virginia University among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #335 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 335 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in West Virginia | 1 of 5 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 of 134 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at West Virginia University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 34 |
| Master’s | 60 |
During the most recent reporting year, West Virginia University awarded 34 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
West Virginia University is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in West Virginia | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 25 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 177 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University report a median salary of $49,357 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
Read more about West Virginia University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 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 West Virginia University are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at West Virginia University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 60 |
