by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Limestone College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Limestone College was ranked #298 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 216 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 217 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 239 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 298 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Limestone College handed out 65 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Limestone College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,741 a year. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Limestone College, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,260 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Limestone College paid an average of $1,050 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,400 | $26,400 |
| Fees | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 | $1,240 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,079 | $10,079 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,940 | $2,940 |
Learn more about Limestone College tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 65 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from Limestone College. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Limestone College with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Limestone College 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 Limestone College Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 18% of social work master's degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 70% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Limestone College with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| 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 Limestone College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.