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Social Work at San Jose State University

Social Work at San Jose State University

If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at San Jose State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

San Jose State University is located in San Jose, CA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 243 social work graduations were recorded at San Jose State University.

Online & Distance Learning at San Jose State University

Distance learning is available at San Jose State University. Of 37,661 students, 6,027 (16%) studied exclusively online and 17,894 (48%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at San Jose State University

Rankings can help you compare San Jose State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) California #6 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Far Western (Region) #7 of 52
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #14 of 570
Best Value California #15 of 27
Best Value Far Western (Region) #27 of 51
Best Value Nationwide #130 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from San Jose State University

Graduates of San Jose State University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at San Jose State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $63,119
2 years $65,038
3 years $73,498
4 years $83,973
5 years $90,553

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from San Jose State University earn a median of $83,973, compared with $83,861 for all San Jose State University graduates — about 0% higher than the school-wide median.

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

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at San Jose State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at San Jose State University are 85% women (207) and 15% men (36).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at San Jose State University

Among the 52 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at San Jose State University, 85% were women (44) and 15% were men (8).

San Jose 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 Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 30
Black / African American 1
Asian 8
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at San Jose State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 77% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at San Jose State University, above the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at San Jose State University

Among the 191 master’s social work graduates at San Jose State University, 85% were women (163) and 15% were men (28).

San Jose 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 Jose State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 35
Hispanic / Latino 101
Black / African American 14
Asian 27
American Indian / Alaska Native 2
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 6
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at San Jose State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 79% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at San Jose 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 Jose State University

This Social Work program at San Jose State University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 243

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at San Jose State University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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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