Here is an overview of the graduate program in social work at RIC. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates RIC highly for social work, placing at #128 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 128 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Rhode Island | 1 of 3 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the New England Region | 13 of 35 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at RIC, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 70 |
| Master’s | 113 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Rhode Island College conferred 113 master’s degrees in social work.
RIC is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Rhode Island | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 10 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 81 |
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at RIC were White. Roughly 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 10 |
RIC awarded 9 master’s degrees in youth services/administration in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (33%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at RIC. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 70 |