by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Also, learn how West Virginia University ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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West Virginia University ranks competitively among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #174 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in West Virginia.
In the most recent year for which we have data, West Virginia University handed out 34 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at West Virginia University report a median salary of $49,357 a year. This is lower than $61,939, the median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at West Virginia University, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $23,844, the typical median for all majors at West Virginia University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,976 | $28,608 |
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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 West Virginia University are White. Approximately 82% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at West Virginia University were White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at West Virginia University.