Social Work at Rhode Island College
If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at Rhode Island College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Rhode Island College sits in Providence, RI.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 183 social work degrees were granted at Rhode Island College.
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Online Class Availability at Rhode Island College
Many students take online classes at Rhode Island College. Of 6,155 students, 170 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,012 (16%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Rhode Island College
These rankings give you a sense of how Rhode Island College’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rhode Island | #1 of 3 |
| Best Value | Rhode Island | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #4 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #18 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #91 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #149 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Rhode Island College
Students who complete Rhode Island College’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 | $42,328 |
| 2 years | $42,748 |
| 3 years | $48,386 |
| 4 years | $51,769 |
| 5 years | $57,785 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Rhode Island College take home a median $51,769, compared with $57,002 for all Rhode Island College graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Rhode Island College is $24,100.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at Rhode Island College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Rhode Island College are 89% women (162) and 11% men (21).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Rhode Island College
Among the 70 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 84% were women (59) and 16% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 32 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 10 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 40% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Rhode Island College
Of the 113 master’s social work degrees awarded at Rhode Island College, 91% were women (103) and 9% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 32 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 8 |
Minority students account for 40% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Rhode Island College, 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 Rhode Island College
The Social Work program at Rhode Island College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 160 |
| Child Advocacy & Policy | 23 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Rhode Island College go on to a range of careers. Below 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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