by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WSU highly for social work, ranked #476 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 476 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Kansas | 6 of 7 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 54 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social work at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 45 |
| Certificate | 11 |
| Master’s | 62 |
During the most recent reporting year, Wichita State University awarded 45 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
WSU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Kansas | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 44 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 337 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at WSU report a median salary of $43,373 a year. This is lower than $52,641, the median for all majors at WSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at WSU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $31,000 in student loans. This is higher than $24,307, the typical median for all majors at WSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,843 | $17,714 |
| Fees | $2,155 | $2,155 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Wichita State University handed out 11 certificate degrees in social work.
WSU is not currently ranked for social work at the certificate level.
All of the 11 students who graduated with a certificate degree in social work from WSU identified as women.
The majority of social work certificate degree graduates at WSU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 45% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wichita State University with a certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 62 |
