Social Work at CUNY York College
If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what CUNY York College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
CUNY York College is located in Jamaica, NY.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 68 social work degrees were awarded at CUNY York College.
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Studying Online at CUNY York College
Distance learning is available at CUNY York College. Among 6,174 students, 354 (6%) studied exclusively online and 2,231 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at CUNY York College
These rankings give you a sense of how CUNY York College’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #3 of 88 |
| Best Value | New York | #3 of 32 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #15 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New York | #25 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #52 of 90 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #244 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from CUNY York College
Students who complete CUNY York 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 | $38,548 |
| 2 years | $39,369 |
| 4 years | $58,778 |
| 5 years | $63,534 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from CUNY York College earn a median of $58,778, compared with $57,506 for all CUNY York College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from CUNY York College is $9,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at CUNY York College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at CUNY York College are 84% women (57) and 16% men (11).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at CUNY York College
Of the 32 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at CUNY York College, 81% were women (26) and 19% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY York College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 84% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at CUNY York College, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at CUNY York College
Among the 36 master’s social work graduates at CUNY York College, 86% were women (31) and 14% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at CUNY York College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 19 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 94% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at CUNY York 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 York College
The Social Work program at CUNY York College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 68 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at CUNY York College pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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