by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at San Diego State University. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates San Diego State University as a strong choice for social work, ranked #19 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 19 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in California | 9 of 29 |
The following degree levels are available for social work at San Diego State University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Master’s | 78 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, San Diego State University conferred 80 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
San Diego State University is in the top 10% of the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in California | 10 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 13 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from San Diego State University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,821 a year. This is below $63,824, the median for all majors at San Diego State University.
To complete a bachelor’s at San Diego State University, social work graduates take on a median debt of $15,176 in student loans. This is below $16,292, the typical median for all majors at San Diego State University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,742 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,644 | $2,644 |
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Among recent graduates, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at San Diego State University are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 66% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from San Diego State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at San Diego State University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 78 |
