Social Work at San Diego State University
If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at San Diego State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
San Diego State University is located in San Diego, CA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 158 social work graduations were recorded at San Diego State University.
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Studying Online at San Diego State University
Many students take online classes at San Diego State University. Among 41,137 students, 2,454 (6%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,435 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at San Diego State University
Rankings can help you compare San Diego State University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | California | #12 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #15 of 52 |
| Best Value | California | #22 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 570 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #37 of 51 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #239 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from San Diego State University
Those who finish San Diego State 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 | $43,183 |
| 2 years | $41,049 |
| 3 years | $47,775 |
| 4 years | $54,821 |
| 5 years | $66,596 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from San Diego State University report median earnings of $54,821, compared with $63,824 for all San Diego State University graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from San Diego State University is $15,176.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at San Diego State University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at San Diego State University are 89% women (141) and 11% men (17).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at San Diego State University
Among the 80 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 91% were women (73) and 9% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 53 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at San Diego State University
Of the 78 master’s social work degrees awarded at San Diego State University, 87% were women (68) and 13% were men (10).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 35 |
| Black / African American | 8 |
| Asian | 8 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 68% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at San Diego State University, above 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 San Diego State University
This Social Work program at San Diego State University includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 158 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at San Diego State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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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