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Social Work Schools in Kansas

In 2020-2021, 337 students earned their Social Work degrees in KS.

In this state, Social Work is the 6th most popular major out of a total 177 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Kansas

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 331
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

In Kansas, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Kansas is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 7.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 12.8%
  • White: 67.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 10.1%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Kansas

There are 7,080 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Kansas

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $43,010. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 5 colleges in Kansas that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

170 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,973 a year. This public school has an average net price of $20,257. 85% of the teachers are full time.

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 5.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.

39 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.10% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 93% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $37,731 after earning their degree at this institution.

#4

Newman University

Wichita
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $41,657 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending FHSU will pay a net price of $13,189.

Social Work Careers in KS

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 15% $58,330
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $41,360
Substance Abuse Social Workers 9% $37,910
Healthcare Social Workers 8% $54,420
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 0% $41,560
Social Workers -5% $46,900

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in KS
Public Administration 130
Community Organization & Advocacy 2
Public Policy 1

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