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 UNR ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UNR was ranked #72 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Nevada.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 43 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 65 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 66 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 72 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nevada - Reno handed out 112 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 11% over the previous year when 101 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 165 students received their master’s degree in social work from UNR. This makes it the #53 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 UNR is $40,530. 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.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNR paid an average of $551 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $263 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,876 | $24,832 |
| Fees | $1,118 | $1,118 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,700 | $13,700 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,370 | $5,370 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 6% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Online degrees for the UNR social work bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNR Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UNR make a median salary of $57,522. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $51,347.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 187 students earned a master's degree in social work from UNR. About 93% of these graduates were women and the other 7% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada - Reno with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
| White | 97 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Nevada - Reno.
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