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. We've also included details on how UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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UMass Boston was ranked #65 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for social work majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 53% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of social work students who receive their bachelor's degree at UMass Boston is $41,911. 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 UMass Boston, social work students borrow a median amount of $27,947 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 University of Massachusetts - Boston.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of social work bachelor's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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