by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how SUNO ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at SUNO was ranked #385 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 237 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 238 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 339 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 385 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Southern University at New Orleans handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in social work. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 64 students received their master’s degree in social work from SUNO. This makes it the #150 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at SUNO paid an average of $3,516 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $1,291 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,484 | $13,384 |
| Fees | $3,006 | $3,006 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,340 | $10,340 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 4% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 78% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
SUNO does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the SUNO Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at SUNO make a median salary of $44,468. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 62 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from SUNO, about 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 90% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Southern University at New Orleans with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 56 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Southern University at New Orleans.
More about our data sources and methodologies.