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Social Work in Kansas

Social Work Schools in Kansas

In 2022-2023, 695 students earned their Social Work degrees in KS.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 5th most popular major in the state.

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 392
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

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: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 8.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 13.1%
  • White: 66.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Kansas

7,080 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Kansas

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $43,010, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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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
63% Graduation Rate
26,744 Total Students

The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at KU. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,430. The full-time teacher rate is 84%.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
14,999 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.70 years to graduate. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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39 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
5,880 Total Students

The average student takes 4.68 years to complete their degree at Washburn University. A typical student attending Washburn University will pay a net price of $11,793. 100% of students get financical aid.

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Newman University

Wichita
33 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
2,053 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Newman University. 99% of students get financical aid.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
15,033 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $13,096. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FHSU.

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Social Work Careers in KS

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title KS Job Growth KS Median Salary

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