Below are the key facts about graduate study in social work at WSU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WSU among the top schools in the country for social work, coming in at #278 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 278 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 10 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 53 of 110 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at WSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 113 |
| Master’s | 223 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University handed out 223 master’s degrees in social work.
WSU is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 5 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 24 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 166 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $37,187 | $40,796 |
| Fees | $2,662 | $2,662 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 13% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at WSU were White. About 58% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 53 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 129 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Wayne State University conferred 4 doctoral degrees in social work.
WSU is not yet ranked for social work at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 25% of social work doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of social work doctoral degree graduates at WSU are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wayne State University with a doctoral in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WSU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 113 |