by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how ISU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at ISU was ranked #381 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in Idaho.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 242 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 243 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 302 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 381 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Idaho State University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 45% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in social work from ISU. This makes it the #268 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from ISU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,181 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at ISU paid an average of $858 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $427 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,992 | $25,102 |
| Fees | $2,364 | $2,364 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,924 | $7,924 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,930 | $5,930 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 32 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from ISU. About 22% were men and 78% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 72% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
ISU does not offer an online option for its social work bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the ISU Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from ISU make a median salary of $49,901 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in social work from ISU. About 82% of these graduates were women and the other 18% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Idaho State University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.