by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at UNK. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #2 out of 3 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates UNK among the top schools in the country for social work, placing at #286 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 286 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Nebraska | 2 of 3 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Plains States Region | 34 of 59 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in social work at UNK, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 43 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nebraska at Kearney conferred 43 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UNK holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 3 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nebraska | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 32 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 228 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNK earn a median of $39,649 a year. This is lower than $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNK, social work graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
