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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 |
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 |
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
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