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. We've also included details on how UNOMAHA ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UNOMAHA was ranked #159 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 107 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 110 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 148 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 159 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska at Omaha handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 100 students received their master’s degree in social work from UNOMAHA. This makes it the #91 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UNOMAHA is $37,404. 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 UNOMAHA, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,579 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNOMAHA paid an average of $764 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $243 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,536 | $20,524 |
| Fees | $1,834 | $1,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,610 | $11,610 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,874 | $3,874 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 45 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from UNOMAHA. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNOMAHA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 53% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 15 |
UNOMAHA 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 UNOMAHA Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UNOMAHA make a median salary of $52,893 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from UNOMAHA. About 11% were men and 89% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNOMAHA are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Omaha with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Nebraska at Omaha.
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