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 UND ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at UND was ranked #99 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in North Dakota.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 78 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 92 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 96 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 99 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Dakota handed out 72 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 83 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 74 students received their master’s degree in social work from UND. This makes it the #126 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 UND is $49,695. 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 UND paid an average of $577 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $385 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,237 | $13,856 |
| Fees | $1,714 | $1,714 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,046 | $11,046 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,446 | $3,446 |
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Of the 72 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from UND in 2021-2022, 6% were men and 94% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 81% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Dakota with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 58 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 10 |
UND 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 UND Online Learning page.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UND make a median salary of $61,532 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, 63 students graduated with a master's degree in social work from UND. About 2% were men and 98% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 86% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Dakota with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 54 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of North Dakota.
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