by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western, WCSU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #4 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Western, WCSU among the top schools in the country for social work, ranked #175 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 175 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Connecticut | 7 of 9 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 34 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at Western, WCSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 29 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Connecticut State University handed out 29 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Western, WCSU holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Connecticut | 4 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 11 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 153 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,110 a year. This is lower than $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, WCSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,527 in student loans. This is lower than $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
Read more about Western, WCSU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 24% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
