Social Work at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, consider the program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Get started with the following essential facts.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh is located in Raleigh, NC.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 154 social work graduations were recorded at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
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Online Class Availability at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Distance learning is available at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Of 38,464 students, 2,954 (8%) studied exclusively online and 13,521 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
These rankings give you a sense of how North Carolina State University at Raleigh’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | North Carolina | #2 of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #6 of 132 |
| Best Value | North Carolina | #13 of 19 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #73 of 132 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #94 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #280 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Those who finish North Carolina State University at Raleigh’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 | $35,427 |
| 2 years | $34,747 |
| 3 years | $45,968 |
| 4 years | $47,307 |
| 5 years | $52,747 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh report median earnings of $47,307, compared with $71,784 for all North Carolina State University at Raleigh graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh is $20,791.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Social Work graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh are 87% women (134) and 13% men (20).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Of the 64 bachelor’s social work graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 89% were women (57) and 11% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 18 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 39% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Among the 90 master’s social work graduates at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, 86% were women (77) and 14% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at North Carolina State University at Raleigh, lower 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh
This Social Work program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 154 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at North Carolina State University at Raleigh work across a variety of fields. Below 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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