by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in social work at Long Island University. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #18 out of 23 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Long Island University as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #270 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 270 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in New York | 27 of 33 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 56 of 91 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at Long Island University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 20 |
| Master’s | 72 |
| Graduate Certificate | 1 |
| Professional Certificate | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Long Island University handed out 72 master’s degrees in social work.
Long Island University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #18 out of 23 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 18 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 38 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 176 |
For the most recent academic year available, 28% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 72% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Long Island University were White. Roughly 44% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Long Island University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 32 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Long Island University awarded 1 graduate certificate degree in social work.
Long Island University is not currently ranked for social work at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in social work from Long Island University identified as women.
The largest share of social work graduate certificate degree graduates at Long Island University were Hispanic or Latino. About 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Long Island University with a graduate certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Long Island University conferred 1 professional certificate degree in social work.
Long Island University is not currently ranked for social work at the professional certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a professional certificate degree in social work from Long Island University identified as women.
The majority of social work professional certificate degree graduates at Long Island University were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Long Island University with a professional certificate in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Long Island University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 20 |
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