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. Also, learn how UM ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #315 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 230 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 232 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 234 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 315 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 42 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 46 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 28 students received their master’s degree in social work from UM. This makes it the #237 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,726 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.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UM was $1,200 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $239 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,736 | $28,800 |
| Fees | $2,416 | $2,822 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,192 | $12,192 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,784 | $3,784 |
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The social work program at UM awarded 42 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 19% of these degrees went to men with the other 81% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UM 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 UM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UM make a median salary of $44,672. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
The social work program at UM awarded 27 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 30% of these degrees went to men with the other 70% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of Montana.
More about our data sources and methodologies.