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, and more. We've also included details on how UNE ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in social work.
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The bachelor's program at UNE was ranked #198 on College Factual's Best Schools for social work list. It is also ranked #1 in Maine.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of New England handed out 7 bachelor's degrees in social work. This is an increase of 75% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 170 students received their master’s degree in social work from UNE. This makes it the #49 most popular school for social work master’s degree candidates in the country.
Social Work majors graduating with a master's degree from UNE make a median salary of $45,842 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all social work graduates with a master's is $44,064.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at University of New England.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in social work from UNE in 2021 were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 100% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New England with a bachelor's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Of the 170 students who graduated with a Master’s in social work from UNE in 2021, 13% were men and 87% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at UNE are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 72% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of New England with a master's in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 123 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 22 |
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