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. In addition, we cover how UMBC ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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UMBC was ranked #55 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #2 in Maryland.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 48 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 55 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Maryland - Baltimore County handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 30% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMBC go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,316 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $37,334 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMBC, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,438 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at UMBC is $211 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UMBC was $1,103 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $382 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,238 | $26,594 |
| Fees | $3,714 | $3,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,204 | $14,204 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,414 | $3,414 |
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The social work program at UMBC awarded 112 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 17% of these degrees went to men with the other 83% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland - Baltimore County with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
UMBC 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 UMBC Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Maryland - Baltimore County.
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