by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Salem State University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Salem State University is a solid choice among schools offering social work. Specifically, it ranked #168 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Salem State University handed out 42 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Salem State University report a median salary of $54,156 a year. This is lower than $55,176, the median for all majors at Salem State University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Salem State University, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,186, the typical median for all majors at Salem State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $910 | $7,050 |
| Fees | $11,428 | $12,481 |
Find out more about Salem State University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Salem State University were White. Approximately 57% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Salem State University are White. Roughly 75% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Salem State University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Salem State University.