Social Work at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale sits in Carbondale, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 84 social work degrees were granted at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
These rankings give you a sense of how Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #11 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #18 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #64 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #86 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #312 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #421 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Those who finish Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,201 |
| 2 years | $35,436 |
| 3 years | $40,456 |
| 4 years | $44,975 |
| 5 years | $52,781 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale take home a median $44,975, compared with $58,303 for all Southern Illinois University-Carbondale graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale stands at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 80% women (67) and 20% men (17).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 38 bachelor’s social work graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 89% were women (34) and 11% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 42% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 46 master’s social work degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 72% were women (33) and 28% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 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 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The Social Work program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 84 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Here are 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
- 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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