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 UW - Whitewater ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UW - Whitewater was ranked #84 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #3 in Wisconsin.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 80 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in social work from UW - Whitewater. This makes it the #205 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 UW - Whitewater is $37,952. This is higher than $37,334, which is the national median for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UW - Whitewater, social work students borrow a median amount of $20,978 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 UW - Whitewater is $165 per month.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UW - Whitewater paid an average of $687 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $284 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,812 | $16,478 |
| Fees | $1,438 | $1,438 |
| Books and Supplies | $300 | $300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $7,770 | $7,770 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,240 | $3,240 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 62 students earned a bachelor's degree in social work from UW - Whitewater. About 89% of these graduates were women and the other 11% were men.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the UW - Whitewater 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 UW - Whitewater Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UW - Whitewater make a median salary of $48,870. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $51,347.
Of the 30 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from UW - Whitewater in 2022, 20% were men and 80% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UW - Whitewater are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Wisconsin - Whitewater with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.
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