Social Work at CUNY Lehman College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, consider the program at CUNY Lehman College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY Lehman College is located in Bronx, NY.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 212 social work degrees were granted at CUNY Lehman College.
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Online & Distance Learning at CUNY Lehman College
Online coursework is an option at CUNY Lehman College. Among 13,324 students, 3,198 (24%) studied exclusively online and 6,465 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at CUNY Lehman College
Rankings can help you compare CUNY Lehman College’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #2 of 88 |
| Best Value | New York | #2 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #3 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #5 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #9 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #41 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from CUNY Lehman College
Graduates of CUNY Lehman College’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $43,767 |
| 2 years | $43,249 |
| 3 years | $50,481 |
| 4 years | $57,159 |
| 5 years | $63,861 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from CUNY Lehman College report median earnings of $57,159, compared with $64,053 for all CUNY Lehman College graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from CUNY Lehman College comes in at $12,690.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at CUNY Lehman College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at CUNY Lehman College are 86% women (183) and 14% men (29).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at CUNY Lehman College
Of the 126 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at CUNY Lehman College, 88% were women (111) and 12% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 81 |
| Black / African American | 31 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
Minority students account for 95% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman College, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at CUNY Lehman College
Of the 86 master’s social work degrees awarded at CUNY Lehman College, 84% were women (72) and 16% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 45 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at CUNY Lehman 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 Lehman College
The Social Work program at CUNY Lehman College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 212 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at CUNY Lehman College go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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