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Social Work at Chicago State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, consider the program at Chicago State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Chicago State University sits in Chicago, IL.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 26 social work degrees were granted at Chicago State University.

Studying Online at Chicago State University

Many students take online classes at Chicago State University. Of 2,238 students, 366 (16%) studied exclusively online and 966 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Chicago State University

Rankings can help you compare Chicago State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Illinois	#5 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Illinois	#19 of 22
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#27 of 110
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#92 of 109
Best Value	Nationwide	#136 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#466 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Chicago State University

Students who complete Chicago State 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	$47,652
2 years	$39,639
3 years	$50,599
4 years	$56,222
5 years	$62,437

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Chicago State University take home a median $56,222, compared with $58,753 for all Chicago State University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at Chicago State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Chicago State University are 88% women (23) and 12% men (3).

Social Work Master’s Program at Chicago State University

Of the 26 master’s social work graduates at Chicago State University, 88% were women (23) and 12% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
Black / African American	22
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Minority students account for 88% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Chicago State University, 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 Chicago State University

The Social Work program at Chicago State University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	26

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at Chicago State University work across a variety of fields. Here 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

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.