by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at University of Nevada-Reno. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, University of Nevada-Reno highly for social work, ranked #50 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 50 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Nevada | 1 of 3 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in social work at University of Nevada-Reno, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 105 |
| Master’s | 188 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno awarded 105 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
University of Nevada-Reno is among the very best schools in the country for social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 14 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno report a median salary of $64,969 a year. This is higher than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, social work graduates take on a median debt of $17,905 in student loans. This is lower than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
Learn more about University of Nevada-Reno tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at University of Nevada-Reno. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 188 |
