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 Union ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at Union was ranked #210 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #4 in Tennessee.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Union University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 30 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 78 students received their master’s degree in social work from Union. This makes it the #123 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 Union is $26,951. This is less than $31,866, which is the national median of all social work majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Graduates of the master's social work program at Union make a median salary of $40,212. 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 Union, social work students borrow a median amount of $39,415 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 Union University.
All of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from Union in 2021 were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Union are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 59% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union University with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 78 students earned a master's degree in social work from Union. About 94% of these graduates were women and the other 6% were men.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 51% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Union University with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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