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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how UNT ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UNT was ranked #156 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #8 in Texas.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 117 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 156 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 185 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 186 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of North Texas handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 67 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in social work from UNT. This makes it the #282 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 UNT is $36,167. This is less than $37,334, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UNT, social work students borrow a median amount of $31,068 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the social work program at UNT is $276 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at UNT was $885 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $465 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,319 | $18,399 |
| Fees | $2,845 | $2,845 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,120 | $1,120 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,805 | $10,805 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,898 | $3,898 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Texas with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the UNT 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 UNT Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UNT make a median salary of $47,793. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Social Work from UNT in 2021-2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 Texas with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of North Texas.
More about our data sources and methodologies.