by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Western, WCSU stacks up against peers offering social work.
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Western, WCSU holds a strong position among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #145 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Connecticut.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Connecticut State University conferred 29 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Western, WCSU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,110 a year. This is lower than $53,070, the median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western, WCSU, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,527 in student loans. This is lower than $25,315, the typical median for all majors at Western, WCSU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,162 | $10,498 |
| Fees | $6,403 | $6,403 |
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Among recent graduates, 24% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western, WCSU are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Western Connecticut State University.