Social Work at Grand Valley State University
If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Grand Valley State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Grand Valley State University is in Allendale, MI.
During the most recent reporting year, 217 social work degrees were awarded at Grand Valley State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Grand Valley State University
Distance learning is available at Grand Valley State University. Among 22,011 students, 1,443 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,272 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Grand Valley State University
Use these rankings to compare Grand Valley State University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #6 of 22 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #12 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #28 of 109 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #68 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #185 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #308 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Grand Valley State University
Graduates of Grand Valley State University’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 | $38,538 |
| 2 years | $37,920 |
| 3 years | $44,035 |
| 4 years | $48,964 |
| 5 years | $55,285 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Grand Valley State University earn a median of $48,964, compared with $57,127 for all Grand Valley State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Grand Valley State University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Grand Valley State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Grand Valley State University are 89% women (194) and 11% men (23).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Among the 89 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 90% were women (80) and 10% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 64 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 28% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Grand Valley State University
Among the 128 master’s social work degrees awarded at Grand Valley State University, 89% were women (114) and 11% were men (14).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 101 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 19% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Grand Valley 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 Grand Valley State University
The Social Work program at Grand Valley State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 217 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Grand Valley State University pursue many career paths. Here 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
- 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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