Social Work at Auburn University
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Auburn University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Auburn University sits in Auburn, AL.
During the most recent reporting year, 42 social work graduations were recorded at Auburn University.
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Online Class Availability at Auburn University
Many students take online classes at Auburn University. Of 34,145 students, 3,255 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,871 (32%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Auburn University
Rankings can help you compare Auburn University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #3 of 14 |
| Best Value | Alabama | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 132 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #117 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #262 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #470 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Auburn University
Those who finish Auburn University’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,955 |
| 2 years | $29,250 |
| 3 years | $34,676 |
| 4 years | $40,989 |
| 5 years | $52,381 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Auburn University take home a median $40,989, compared with $71,277 for all Auburn University graduates — about 42% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Auburn University stands at $22,069.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Auburn University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Auburn University are 95% women (40) and 5% men (2).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Auburn University
Among the 27 bachelor’s social work graduates at Auburn University, 96% were women (26) and 4% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 2 |
Minority students account for 22% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Auburn University
Among the 15 master’s social work degrees awarded at Auburn University, 93% were women (14) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Auburn University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 13 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 7% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Auburn University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Auburn University
This Social Work program at Auburn University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 42 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Auburn University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Counselors, All Other | $81,766 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $74,325 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $62,827 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $41,658 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $40,804 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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