Social Work at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is located in Arcata, CA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 96 social work degrees were awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
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Online & Distance Learning at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Online coursework is an option at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt. Of 6,237 students, 548 (9%) studied exclusively online and 2,932 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
These rankings give you a sense of how California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | California | #17 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #24 of 28 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #26 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #33 of 52 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #146 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #152 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Those who finish California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt’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 | $42,040 |
| 2 years | $42,966 |
| 3 years | $51,576 |
| 4 years | $56,802 |
| 5 years | $65,210 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt take home a median $56,802, compared with $44,237 for all California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt graduates — about 28% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt is $23,286.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Work graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt are 80% women (77) and 20% men (19).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Of the 39 bachelor’s social work graduates at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 72% were women (28) and 28% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 15 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 8 |
| Black / African American | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Unknown | 4 |
Minority students account for 51% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
Among the 57 master’s social work degrees awarded at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, 86% were women (49) and 14% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 11 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 44% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt, above 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 California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt
This Social Work program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 96 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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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