Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how ISU stacks up against peers offering social work.
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ISU holds a strong position among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #528 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 6 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 6 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Idaho | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 8 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Idaho | 8 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Idaho | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 21 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 21 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region | 21 |
| College Major Best Value | 21 |
During the most recent reporting year, Idaho State University conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at ISU report a median salary of $39,316 a year. This is below $53,326, the median for all majors at ISU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at ISU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $33,250 in student loans. This is above $24,504, the typical median for all majors at ISU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,928 | $25,214 |
| Fees | $2,506 | $2,506 |
Learn more about ISU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at ISU were White. About 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at ISU were White. Approximately 86% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Idaho State University.