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Social Work Schools in Rhode Island

In 2020-2021, 82 students earned their Social Work degrees in RI.

In this state, Social Work is the 16th most popular major out of a total 142 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 82

Gender Distribution

In Rhode Island, 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 Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 25.6%
  • White: 46.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 13.4%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Rhode Island

There are 3,680 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 Rhode Island

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $61,440, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There is one school in the state that offers this degree.

#1

Rhode Island College

Providence
82 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. 93% of students get financical aid. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

Social Work Careers in RI

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 7% $93,320
Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $43,220
Healthcare Social Workers 6% $56,760
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 6% $59,570
Social Work Professors 0% $69,710
Social Workers 0% $77,970
Counselors 0% $32,910

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Public Policy 66
Public Administration 42

View all majors related to Social Work

View Nationwide Social Work Report

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