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Social Work at Daemen University

Social Work at Daemen University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at Daemen University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Daemen University sits in Amherst, NY.

During the most recent reporting year, 67 social work degrees were granted at Daemen University.

Studying Online at Daemen University

Many students take online classes at Daemen University. Of 2,540 students, 680 (27%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 494 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Daemen University

These rankings give you a sense of how Daemen University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value New York #14 of 32
Best Schools (Quality) New York #31 of 33
Best Value Middle Atlantic (Region) #41 of 88
Best Schools (Quality) Middle Atlantic (Region) #65 of 90
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #326 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #358 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Daemen University

Those who finish Daemen 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 Daemen University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,116
2 years $28,019
4 years $46,534
5 years $49,506

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Daemen University earn a median of $46,534, compared with $74,776 for all Daemen University graduates — about 38% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at Daemen University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from Daemen University is $27,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at Daemen University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Daemen University are 81% women (54) and 19% men (13).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Daemen University

Among the 4 bachelor’s social work graduates at Daemen University, 75% were women (3) and 25% were men (1).

Daemen 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 Daemen University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Daemen University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 75% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Daemen University, higher than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Daemen University

Among the 63 master’s social work graduates at Daemen University, 81% were women (51) and 19% were men (12).

Daemen 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 Daemen University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 48
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 8
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Daemen University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Daemen 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 Daemen University

The Social Work program at Daemen University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 67

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Daemen University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-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

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