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. In addition, we cover how Northern Michigan University ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at Northern Michigan University was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #14 in Michigan.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 205 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 206 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 238 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northern Michigan University handed out 21 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 34% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 25 students received their master’s degree in social work from Northern Michigan University. This makes it the #253 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,513 a year. 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 Northern Michigan University paid an average of $765 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $530 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,726 | $18,348 |
| Fees | $896 | $896 |
| Books and Supplies | $720 | $720 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,752 | $12,752 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,148 | $2,148 |
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The social work program at Northern Michigan University awarded 21 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 24% of these degrees went to men with the other 76% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Northern Michigan University social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northern Michigan University Online Learning page.
Of the 23 social work students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Northern Michigan University, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 83% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Northern Michigan University.
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