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Social Work at California State University-Long Beach

Social Work at California State University-Long Beach

If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at California State University-Long Beach. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

California State University-Long Beach is in Long Beach, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 284 social work degrees were granted at California State University-Long Beach.

Online Class Availability at California State University-Long Beach

Distance learning is available at California State University-Long Beach. Of 42,003 students, 2,404 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 20,273 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at California State University-Long Beach

Rankings can help you compare California State University-Long Beach’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #3 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #3 of 52
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 570
Best Value California #8 of 27
Best Value Far Western (Region) #9 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #14 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from California State University-Long Beach

Those who finish California State University-Long Beach’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at California State University-Long Beach
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $51,767
2 years $54,066
3 years $62,303
4 years $70,315
5 years $80,304

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from California State University-Long Beach earn a median of $70,315, compared with $62,831 for all California State University-Long Beach graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at California State University-Long Beach

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from California State University-Long Beach stands at $11,276.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at California State University-Long Beach, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at California State University-Long Beach are 87% women (248) and 13% men (36).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at California State University-Long Beach

Of the 60 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 87% were women (52) and 13% were men (8).

California State University-Long Beach gender breakdown of Social Work Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 46
Asian 5
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at California State University-Long Beach

Minority students account for 88% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at California State University-Long Beach

Of the 224 master’s social work degrees awarded at California State University-Long Beach, 88% were women (196) and 12% were men (28).

California State University-Long Beach 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-Long Beach.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 38
Hispanic / Latino 146
Black / African American 14
Asian 19
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at California State University-Long Beach

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 82% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State University-Long Beach, higher than 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-Long Beach

This Social Work program at California State University-Long Beach breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 284

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at California State University-Long Beach go on to a range of careers. Below are 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

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