Social Work at Ohio University-Main Campus
If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what Ohio University-Main Campus. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Ohio University-Main Campus is in Athens, OH.
During the most recent reporting year, 137 social work degrees were granted at Ohio University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Ohio University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Ohio University-Main Campus. Among 26,323 students, 6,865 (26%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 9,651 (37%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Ohio University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Ohio University-Main Campus’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #4 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #23 of 109 |
| Best Value | Ohio | #26 of 36 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #83 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #396 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus
Those who finish Ohio University-Main Campus’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 | $40,083 |
| 2 years | $40,726 |
| 3 years | $44,164 |
| 4 years | $50,429 |
| 5 years | $52,645 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus take home a median $50,429, compared with $64,618 for all Ohio University-Main Campus graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at $23,570.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus are 87% women (119) and 13% men (18).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Among the 42 bachelor’s social work graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 86% were women (36) and 14% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 38 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 10% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Ohio University-Main Campus
Of the 95 master’s social work graduates at Ohio University-Main Campus, 87% were women (83) and 13% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Minority students account for 16% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Ohio University-Main Campus, 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 Ohio University-Main Campus
The Social Work program at Ohio University-Main Campus breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 137 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Ohio University-Main Campus 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.