Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Jacksonville State University stacks up against peers offering social work.
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Jacksonville State University holds a strong position among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #483 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Alabama.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 7 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 7 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Alabama | 7 |
| College Major Best Value | 7 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 8 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama | 8 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Alabama | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 66 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 66 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 66 |
| College Major Best Value | 66 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Jacksonville State University handed out 49 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Jacksonville State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,545 a year. This is lower than $49,287, the median for all majors at Jacksonville State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Jacksonville State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $26,342 in student loans. This is above $24,501, the typical median for all majors at Jacksonville State University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,720 | $20,880 |
| Fees | $2,454 | $2,454 |
Learn more about Jacksonville State University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 4% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Jacksonville State University are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 31 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Jacksonville State University were White. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Jacksonville State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Jacksonville State University.