Social Work at California State University-East Bay
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at California State University-East Bay. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-East Bay is located in Hayward, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 62 social work degrees were awarded at California State University-East Bay.
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Online Class Availability at California State University-East Bay
Many students take online classes at California State University-East Bay. Among 12,326 students, 4,497 (36%) studied exclusively online and 5,436 (44%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at California State University-East Bay
Use these rankings to compare California State University-East Bay’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #13 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #15 of 28 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #17 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #18 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #46 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #73 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from California State University-East Bay
Those who finish California State University-East Bay’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,666 |
| 2 years | $64,087 |
| 3 years | $70,695 |
| 4 years | $78,282 |
| 5 years | $94,698 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from California State University-East Bay take home a median $78,282, compared with $73,339 for all California State University-East Bay graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Work graduates at California State University-East Bay, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at California State University-East Bay are 81% women (50) and 19% men (12).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at California State University-East Bay
Of the 1 bachelor’s social work graduates at California State University-East Bay, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 |
Social Work Master’s Program at California State University-East Bay
Of the 61 master’s social work degrees awarded at California State University-East Bay, 82% were women (50) and 18% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 30 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 80% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-East Bay, 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-East Bay
The Social Work program at California State University-East Bay breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 62 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at California State University-East Bay go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.