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 UofM ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at UofM was ranked #131 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #2 in Tennessee.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 131 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Memphis handed out 64 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 2% over the previous year when 65 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 60 students received their master’s degree in social work from UofM. This makes it the #159 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UofM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,220 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 UofM, social work students borrow a median amount of $12,664 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $18,722.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UofM paid an average of $540 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $355 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,520 | $12,960 |
| Fees | $1,824 | $1,824 |
| Books and Supplies | $920 | $920 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,344 | $10,344 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,462 | $6,462 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 64 social work majors earned their bachelor's degree from UofM. Of these graduates, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 52% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
UofM 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 UofM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UofM make a median salary of $47,507. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
All of the 62 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from UofM in 2022 were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are black or African Americans. About 53% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Memphis with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Memphis.
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