by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how NSU stacks up against peers offering social work.
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NSU ranks competitively among schools offering social work. In particular, it placed #491 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northwestern State University of Louisiana conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from NSU report a median salary of $39,137 a year. This is below $54,388, the median for all majors at NSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NSU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $28,875 in student loans. This is above $27,418, the typical median for all majors at NSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at NSU were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.