Social Work at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 58 social work graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
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Online & Distance Learning at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Online coursework is an option at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Of 11,893 students, 1,999 (17%) studied exclusively online and 3,314 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Illinois | #7 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #13 of 22 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #39 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #207 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #307 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Those who finish Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’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 | $37,048 |
| 2 years | $35,014 |
| 3 years | $39,772 |
| 4 years | $49,171 |
| 5 years | $54,176 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville take home a median $49,171, compared with $71,140 for all Southern Illinois University Edwardsville graduates — about 31% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 95% women (55) and 5% men (3).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Of the 23 bachelor’s social work graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Minority students account for 30% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Among the 35 master’s social work degrees awarded at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 97% were women (34) and 3% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 22 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville
The Social Work program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 58 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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