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Social Work at San Francisco State University

Social Work at San Francisco State University

If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what San Francisco State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

San Francisco State University is in San Francisco, CA.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 69 social work graduations were recorded at San Francisco State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Francisco State University

Online coursework is an option at San Francisco State University. Among 22,563 students, 1,684 (7%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 12,257 (54%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at San Francisco State University

These rankings give you a sense of how San Francisco State University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #7 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #9 of 52
Best Value California #14 of 27
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #16 of 570
Best Value Far Western (Region) #18 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #96 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from San Francisco State University

Those who finish San Francisco 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 Francisco State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $58,790
2 years $61,649
3 years $61,017
4 years $70,606
5 years $81,447

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from San Francisco State University take home a median $70,606, compared with $68,654 for all San Francisco State University graduates — about 3% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from San Francisco State University is $17,259.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at San Francisco State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at San Francisco State University are 75% women (52) and 25% men (17).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at San Francisco State University

Of the 21 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at San Francisco State University, 67% were women (14) and 33% were men (7).

San Francisco 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 Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 9
Black / African American 4
Asian 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at San Francisco State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 76% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at San Francisco State University, higher than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at San Francisco State University

Among the 48 master’s social work degrees awarded at San Francisco State University, 79% were women (38) and 21% were men (10).

San Francisco 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 Francisco State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 7
Hispanic / Latino 19
Black / African American 5
Asian 9
Two or More Races 6
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at San Francisco State University

Minority students account for 81% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at San Francisco 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 Francisco State University

This Social Work program at San Francisco State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 69

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Graduates of the Social Work program at San Francisco State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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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