Social Work at CUNY Hunter College
If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at CUNY Hunter College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
CUNY Hunter College sits in New York, NY.
During the most recent reporting year, 630 social work graduations were recorded at CUNY Hunter College.
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Studying Online at CUNY Hunter College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Hunter College. Among 22,538 students, 735 (3%) studied exclusively online and 8,220 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at CUNY Hunter College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Hunter College’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #1 of 88 |
| Best Value | New York | #1 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #2 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #10 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from CUNY Hunter College
Those who finish CUNY Hunter College’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 | $53,970 |
| 2 years | $52,377 |
| 3 years | $58,534 |
| 4 years | $64,969 |
| 5 years | $73,624 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn a median of $64,969, compared with $68,281 for all CUNY Hunter College graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from CUNY Hunter College is $9,608.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Social Work graduates at CUNY Hunter College, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at CUNY Hunter College are 80% women (505) and 20% men (125).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Among the 43 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 79% were women (34) and 21% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 81% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at CUNY Hunter College
Of the 587 master’s social work degrees awarded at CUNY Hunter College, 80% were women (471) and 20% were men (116).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 220 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 170 |
| Black / African American | 125 |
| Asian | 50 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 6 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 61% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at CUNY Hunter College, 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 CUNY Hunter College
This Social Work program at CUNY Hunter College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 630 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at CUNY Hunter College pursue many career paths. 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
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