Social Work at Youngstown State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, consider the program at Youngstown State University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Youngstown State University is in Youngstown, OH.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 145 social work degrees were granted at Youngstown State University.
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Online Class Availability at Youngstown State University
Many students take online classes at Youngstown State University. Of 12,204 students, 2,895 (24%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,816 (39%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Youngstown State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Youngstown State University’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Ohio | #14 of 36 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Ohio | #29 of 35 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #36 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #97 of 109 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #197 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #488 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Youngstown State University
Students who complete Youngstown State University’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 | $35,693 |
| 2 years | $34,077 |
| 3 years | $38,590 |
| 4 years | $43,187 |
| 5 years | $47,417 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Youngstown State University report median earnings of $43,187, compared with $54,942 for all Youngstown State University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Youngstown State University stands at $33,422.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Youngstown State University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Youngstown State University are 86% women (125) and 14% men (20).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Youngstown State University
Among the 91 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Youngstown State University, 86% were women (78) and 14% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 29 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 43% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Youngstown State University
Among the 54 master’s social work graduates at Youngstown State University, 87% were women (47) and 13% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Youngstown State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 37 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 31% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State University
This Social Work program at Youngstown State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 145 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at Youngstown State University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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