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, and more. In addition, we cover how U-M ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for social work majors, U-M came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.
In 2021, 384 students received their master’s degree in social work from U-M. This makes it the #14 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Graduates of the master's social work program at U-M make a median salary of $45,306. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
Of the 384 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from U-M in 2021, 14% were men and 86% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 |
| White | 248 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 21 |
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