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Social Work at Cleveland State University

Social Work at Cleveland State University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Cleveland State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Cleveland State University is located in Cleveland, OH.

During the most recent reporting year, 167 social work graduations were recorded at Cleveland State University.

Online & Distance Learning at Cleveland State University

Many students take online classes at Cleveland State University. Among 14,074 students, 2,129 (15%) studied exclusively online and 5,908 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Cleveland State University

Rankings can help you compare Cleveland State University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Ohio #21 of 36
Best Schools (Quality) Ohio #28 of 35
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #61 of 110
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #91 of 109
Best Value Nationwide #314 of 567
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #462 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Cleveland State University

Those who finish Cleveland State University’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 Cleveland State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $37,816
2 years $39,137
3 years $42,309
4 years $47,035
5 years $52,329

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Cleveland State University earn a median of $47,035, compared with $56,516 for all Cleveland State University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at Cleveland State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Work graduates from Cleveland State University stands at $33,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

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

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Cleveland State University are 90% women (151) and 10% men (16).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Cleveland State University

Of the 55 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Cleveland State University, 93% were women (51) and 7% were men (4).

Cleveland State University 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 Cleveland State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 27
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 14
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 4
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Cleveland State University

Minority students account for 49% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University, higher than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Cleveland State University

Among the 112 master’s social work graduates at Cleveland State University, 89% were women (100) and 11% were men (12).

Cleveland State University 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 Cleveland State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 66
Hispanic / Latino 8
Black / African American 27
Asian 1
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Cleveland State University

Minority students account for 37% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Cleveland State University, below 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 Cleveland State University

This Social Work program at Cleveland State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 167

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Cleveland State University 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

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