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Social Work at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Social Work at California State University-Dominguez Hills

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, take a look at what California State University-Dominguez Hills. Get started with the following essential facts.

California State University-Dominguez Hills sits in Carson, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 85 social work degrees were granted at California State University-Dominguez Hills.

Studying Online at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Online coursework is an option at California State University-Dominguez Hills. Of 15,182 students, 2,003 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,896 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at California State University-Dominguez Hills

These rankings give you a sense of how California State University-Dominguez Hills’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value California #1 of 27
Best Value Far Western (Region) #2 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #4 of 567
Best Schools (Quality) California #16 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #19 of 52
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #47 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills

Graduates of California State University-Dominguez Hills’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at California State University-Dominguez Hills
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $59,980
2 years $60,096
3 years $63,563
4 years $75,070
5 years $80,731

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from California State University-Dominguez Hills report median earnings of $75,070, compared with $61,214 for all California State University-Dominguez Hills graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the student demographics for Social Work graduates at California State University-Dominguez Hills, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at California State University-Dominguez Hills are 88% women (75) and 12% men (10).

Social Work Master’s Program at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Of the 85 master’s social work degrees awarded at California State University-Dominguez Hills, 88% were women (75) and 12% were men (10).

California State University-Dominguez Hills gender breakdown of Social Work Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Hispanic / Latino 59
Black / African American 10
Asian 7
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at California State University-Dominguez Hills

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-Dominguez Hills, above 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 California State University-Dominguez Hills

The Social Work program at California State University-Dominguez Hills offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 85

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at California State University-Dominguez Hills pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Social Work majors, 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

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