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Social Work at University of Akron Main Campus

If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at University of Akron Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Akron Main Campus sits in Akron, OH.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 70 social work degrees were awarded at University of Akron Main Campus.

Studying Online at University of Akron Main Campus

Distance learning is available at University of Akron Main Campus. Of 13,332 students, 1,951 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,794 (43%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at University of Akron Main Campus

Use these rankings to compare University of Akron Main Campus’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Ohio	#20 of 36
Best Schools (Quality)	Ohio	#30 of 35
Best Value	Great Lakes (Region)	#59 of 110
Best Schools (Quality)	Great Lakes (Region)	#99 of 109
Best Value	Nationwide	#302 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#500 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus

Students who complete University of Akron Main Campus’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	$37,399
2 years	$34,530
3 years	$38,083
4 years	$42,359
5 years	$49,395

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn a median of $42,359, compared with $55,692 for all University of Akron Main Campus graduates — about 24% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Work graduates from University of Akron Main Campus stands at $27,708.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at University of Akron Main Campus are 83% women (58) and 17% men (12).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 39 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at University of Akron Main Campus, 77% were women (30) and 23% were men (9).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Black / African American	8
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 31% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, below the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at University of Akron Main Campus

Of the 31 master’s social work graduates at University of Akron Main Campus, 90% were women (28) and 10% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Black / African American	10
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 39% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Akron Main Campus, 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 University of Akron Main Campus

This Social Work program at University of Akron Main Campus offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	70

Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Graduates of the Social Work program at University of Akron Main Campus go on to a range of careers. Below 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

More about our data sources and methodologies.