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 UM ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UM was ranked #280 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Montana.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, The University of Montana handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in social work from UM. This makes it the #237 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 UM is $30,629. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,866 for all social work students.
Graduates of the master's social work program at UM make a median salary of $40,571. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $44,064.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UM, social work students borrow a median amount of $25,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all social work bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $27,000.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at The University of Montana.
Of the 46 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Work from UM in 2020-2021, 15% were men and 85% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 74% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 34 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 28 social work majors earned their master's degree from UM. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UM are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from The University of Montana with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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