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 Illinois University compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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Western Illinois University holds a strong position among schools offering social work. Specifically, it ranked #204 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Illinois.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Illinois University awarded 22 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at Western Illinois University earn a median of $43,139 a year. This is lower than $53,962, the median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University, social work students accumulate a median of $29,850 in student loans. This is above $27,639, the typical median for all majors at Western Illinois University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $9,662 |
| Fees | $4,910 | $4,910 |
Learn more about Western Illinois University tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western Illinois University were White. About 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at Western Illinois University.