Social Work at California State University-Fresno
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Fresno. Get started with the following essential facts.
California State University-Fresno is located in Fresno, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 134 social work degrees were granted at California State University-Fresno.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State University-Fresno
Many students take online classes at California State University-Fresno. Of 24,427 students, 855 (4%) studied exclusively online and 13,004 (53%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at California State University-Fresno
Rankings can help you compare California State University-Fresno’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #7 of 27 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #7 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #19 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #24 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #61 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from California State University-Fresno
Students who complete California State University-Fresno’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 | $41,785 |
| 2 years | $38,641 |
| 3 years | $47,748 |
| 4 years | $54,367 |
| 5 years | $63,294 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from California State University-Fresno report median earnings of $54,367, compared with $61,604 for all California State University-Fresno graduates — about 12% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from California State University-Fresno comes in at $12,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Social Work graduates at California State University-Fresno, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at California State University-Fresno are 90% women (120) and 10% men (14).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Among the 89 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at California State University-Fresno, 91% were women (81) and 9% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 70 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 96% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at California State University-Fresno
Among the 45 master’s social work degrees awarded at California State University-Fresno, 87% were women (39) and 13% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 87% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-Fresno, 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-Fresno
The Social Work program at California State University-Fresno includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 134 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at California State University-Fresno 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.