by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western Illinois University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #8 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western Illinois University as a strong choice for social work, placing at #257 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 257 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Illinois | 11 of 23 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 47 of 107 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at Western Illinois University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Western Illinois University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #8 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 8 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 38 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 202 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $43,139 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, social work students accumulate a median of $29,850 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Learn more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
