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. We've also included details on how NWU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at NWU was ranked #111 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Nebraska Wesleyan University handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 22 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at NWU is $36,757. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,866 for all social work bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at NWU, social work students borrow a median amount of $34,750 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,000 for all social work majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
All of the 26 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from NWU in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at NWU 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 Nebraska Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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