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Social Work at Washburn University

Social Work at Washburn University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, take a look at what Washburn University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Washburn University is located in Topeka, KS.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 60 social work degrees were awarded at Washburn University.

Online Class Availability at Washburn University

Distance learning is available at Washburn University. Among 6,033 students, 783 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,054 (34%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Washburn University

Rankings can help you compare Washburn University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Kansas #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Kansas #4 of 7
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #8 of 57
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #44 of 58
Best Value Nationwide #202 of 567
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #373 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Washburn University

Students who complete Washburn University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at Washburn University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $40,087
2 years $41,113
3 years $44,184
4 years $48,299
5 years $54,239

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Washburn University take home a median $48,299, compared with $60,805 for all Washburn University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at Washburn University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Washburn University stands at $24,623.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at Washburn University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Washburn University are 90% women (54) and 10% men (6).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Washburn University

Of the 23 bachelor’s social work graduates at Washburn University, 91% were women (21) and 9% were men (2).

Washburn 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 Washburn University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 14
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 4
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Washburn University

Minority students account for 35% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Washburn University, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Washburn University

Among the 37 master’s social work graduates at Washburn University, 89% were women (33) and 11% were men (4).

Washburn 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 Washburn University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 26
Hispanic / Latino 6
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 1
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Washburn University

Minority students account for 22% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Washburn University, 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 Washburn University

This Social Work program at Washburn University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 60

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Graduates of the Social Work program at Washburn University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid 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

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