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 Mount Mercy ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Mount Mercy was ranked #365 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #6 in Iowa.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 323 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 365 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Mount Mercy University handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at Mount Mercy is $37,303. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Mount Mercy paid an average of $1,107 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $38,070 | $38,070 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,030 | $11,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,700 | $4,700 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from Mount Mercy. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 94% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Mount Mercy University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Mount Mercy 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 Mount Mercy Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Mount Mercy University.