by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Delaware State University compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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Delaware State University ranks competitively among schools offering social work. In particular, it placed #316 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Delaware.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Delaware | 1 |
| College Major Best Value | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 32 |
| College Major Best Value | 32 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Delaware State University handed out 23 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Delaware State University earn a median of $53,537 a year. This is above $47,744, the median for all majors at Delaware State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Delaware State University, social work students accumulate a median of $25,000 in student loans. This is below $26,333, the typical median for all majors at Delaware State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,038 | $19,014 |
| Fees | $1,620 | $1,620 |
Read more about Delaware State University tuition and fees.
Every one of the 23 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in social work from Delaware State University identified as women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Delaware State University are Black or African American. Approximately 61% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 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 Delaware State University are Black or African American. About 64% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Delaware State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Delaware State University.