by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Northern Michigan University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northern Michigan University as a strong choice for social work, coming in at #348 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 348 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 16 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 67 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at Northern Michigan University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 25 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Northern Michigan University awarded 30 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Northern Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 10 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 49 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 246 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University earn a median of $42,896 a year. This is lower than $45,526, the median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Michigan University, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,301 in student loans. This is higher than $22,752, the typical median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,352 | $18,996 |
| Fees | $948 | $948 |
Read more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 3% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at Northern Michigan University. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 25 |
