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Social Work Schools in West Virginia

In 2020-2021, 143 students earned their Social Work degrees in WV.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in West Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 143

Gender Distribution

In West Virginia, 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 West Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.7%
  • Black or African American: 7.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.8%
  • White: 86.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 2.1%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in West Virginia

4,400 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 West Virginia

Social Work grads earn an average of $39,530 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in West Virginia that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
26,269 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,828 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 79%. A typical student attending WVU will pay a net price of $13,355.

53 Degrees in Major Awarded
38% Graduation Rate
1,807 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at Concord University.

#3

Marshall University

Huntington
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
11,958 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,351. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $33,780 a year.

Social Work Careers in WV

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title WV Job Growth WV Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 21% $41,040
Healthcare Social Workers 17% $49,650
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $33,190
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 13% $34,560
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $51,030
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 13% $37,490
Social Workers 4% $73,450

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

Major Annual Graduates in WV
Public Administration 132
Public Policy 23
Community Organization & Advocacy 12
Human Services 7

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