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 UNH ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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UNH was ranked #60 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 #1 in New Hampshire.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 33 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 56 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 57 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 60 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus handed out 54 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 57 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 87 students received their master’s degree in social work from UNH. This makes it the #100 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 UNH is $37,395. 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.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at UNH is $382 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UNH paid an average of $1,470 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,520 | $35,290 |
| Fees | $3,592 | $3,592 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,314 | $13,314 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,650 | $2,650 |
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Of the 54 social work students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNH, about 9% were men and 91% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UNH 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 UNH Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UNH make a median salary of $53,279 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 98 students earned a master's degree in social work from UNH. About 88% of these graduates were women and the other 12% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNH are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 91% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New Hampshire - Main Campus with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus.
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