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Social Work at Radford University

If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Radford University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Radford University is in Radford, VA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 49 social work degrees were granted at Radford University.

Studying Online at Radford University

Online coursework is an option at Radford University. Of 7,812 students, 1,759 (23%) studied exclusively online and 3,307 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Radford University

These rankings give you a sense of how Radford University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Virginia	#2 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Virginia	#7 of 10
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#49 of 132
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#82 of 132
Best Value	Nationwide	#324 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#371 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Radford University

Those who finish Radford 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	$37,738
2 years	$36,063
3 years	$39,301
4 years	$45,915
5 years	$51,870

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Radford University earn a median of $45,915, compared with $55,129 for all Radford University graduates — about 17% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Radford University comes in at $26,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at Radford University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Radford University are 88% women (43) and 12% men (6).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Radford University

Among the 23 bachelor’s social work graduates at Radford University, 83% were women (19) and 17% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Radford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	14
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	4

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Radford University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Radford University

Of the 26 master’s social work graduates at Radford University, 92% were women (24) and 8% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Radford University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	16
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	5
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 35% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Radford 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 Radford University

The Social Work program at Radford University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	49

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Radford University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.