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Social Work at San Diego State University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at San Diego State University
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.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at San Diego State University

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).

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Social Work Bachelor's degree recipients

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 diversity of Social Work majors at San Diego State University

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).

San Diego State University gender breakdown of Social Work Master's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at San Diego State University

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

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