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 UVM ranks in comparison to other schools with social work programs.
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The bachelor's program at UVM was ranked #177 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Vermont.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 127 |
| Best Social Work Graduate Degree Schools | 129 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 154 |
| Best Social Work Schools | 177 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Vermont handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 29% over the previous year when 41 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 36 students received their master’s degree in social work from UVM. This makes it the #214 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UVM go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $32,335 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,334 for all social work students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UVM, social work students borrow a median amount of $54,477 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $18,722 for all social work majors across the country.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UVM paid an average of $1,720 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $678 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,280 | $41,280 |
| Fees | $2,610 | $2,610 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,354 | $13,354 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,354 | $2,354 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 29 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in social work from UVM. About 7% were men and 93% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 90% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Vermont with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UVM 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 UVM Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UVM make a median salary of $54,652. 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, 28 students earned a master's degree in social work from UVM. About 68% of these graduates were women and the other 32% were men.
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 Vermont with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 24 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Vermont.
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