Social Work at Tarleton State University
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Tarleton State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Tarleton State University is located in Stephenville, TX.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 126 social work graduations were recorded at Tarleton State University.
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Online Class Availability at Tarleton State University
Online coursework is an option at Tarleton State University. Of 17,433 students, 6,403 (37%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,924 (40%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Tarleton State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Tarleton State University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Texas | #23 of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southwest (Region) | #33 of 58 |
| Best Value | Texas | #34 of 41 |
| Best Value | Southwest (Region) | #50 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #363 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #412 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Tarleton State University
Students who complete Tarleton State University’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 | $37,030 |
| 2 years | $35,653 |
| 3 years | $38,576 |
| 4 years | $40,698 |
| 5 years | $44,285 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Tarleton State University take home a median $40,698, compared with $52,965 for all Tarleton State University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Tarleton State University comes in at $28,836.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at Tarleton State University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Tarleton State University are 94% women (118) and 6% men (8).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Tarleton State University
Among the 75 bachelor’s social work graduates at Tarleton State University, 97% were women (73) and 3% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 33 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 55% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, above the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Tarleton State University
Among the 51 master’s social work degrees awarded at Tarleton State University, 88% were women (45) and 12% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 23 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 15 |
| Black / African American | 11 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Minority students account for 55% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Tarleton State University, higher 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 Tarleton State University
The Social Work program at Tarleton State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 126 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Tarleton State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Social Work majors, 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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