Social Work at Jacksonville State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, consider the program at Jacksonville State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Jacksonville State University is located in Jacksonville, AL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 90 social work degrees were awarded at Jacksonville State University.
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Online Class Availability at Jacksonville State University
Online coursework is an option at Jacksonville State University. Of 9,955 students, 2,358 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,026 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Jacksonville State University
Use these rankings to compare Jacksonville State University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Alabama | #7 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Alabama | #8 of 14 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #66 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #86 of 132 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #483 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Jacksonville State University
Those who finish Jacksonville State University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $30,556 |
| 2 years | $30,520 |
| 3 years | $32,370 |
| 4 years | $38,545 |
| 5 years | $40,166 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Jacksonville State University earn a median of $38,545, compared with $49,287 for all Jacksonville State University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Jacksonville State University stands at $26,342.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at Jacksonville State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Jacksonville State University are 93% women (84) and 7% men (6).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Jacksonville State University
Of the 49 bachelor’s social work graduates at Jacksonville State University, 96% were women (47) and 4% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 31 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Jacksonville State University
Of the 41 master’s social work graduates at Jacksonville State University, 90% were women (37) and 10% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Jacksonville State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 32% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville State University
The Social Work program at Jacksonville State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 90 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Jacksonville State University pursue many career paths. Here are 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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