by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Cal State LA. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #8 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Cal State LA among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #25 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 25 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in California | 10 of 29 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at Cal State LA, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 217 |
| Master’s | 160 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, California State University-Los Angeles handed out 217 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Cal State LA holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 8 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 9 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 19 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Cal State LA report a median salary of $60,634 a year. This is below $61,510, the median for all majors at Cal State LA.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Cal State LA, social work students borrow a median amount of $11,000 in student loans. This is lower than $14,455, the typical median for all majors at Cal State LA.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $1,080 | $1,080 |
Learn more about Cal State LA tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 16% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Cal State LA were Hispanic or Latino. About 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from California State University-Los Angeles with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 181 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Cal State LA. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 160 |
