Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how Syracuse University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Syracuse University is in the top 15% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #15 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Syracuse University handed out 15 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $55,401 a year. This is below $69,552, the median for all majors at Syracuse University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Syracuse University, social work students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $26,159, the typical median for all majors at Syracuse University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $55,920 | $63,710 |
| Fees | $1,818 | $1,818 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 27% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Syracuse University 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 Syracuse University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 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 Syracuse University are White. Approximately 72% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Syracuse University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 55 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Syracuse University.