by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at UNCW. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, UNCW as a strong choice for social work, placing at #231 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 231 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 22 of 134 |
The following degree levels are granted in social work at UNCW, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 78 |
During the most recent reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
UNCW holds a strong position among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 5 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at UNCW report a median salary of $47,169 a year. This is below $61,282, the median for all majors at UNCW.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at UNCW, social work students accumulate a median of $22,361 in student loans. This is below $23,017, the typical median for all majors at UNCW.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,443 | $21,318 |
| Fees | $2,834 | $2,834 |
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Among recent graduates, 4% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UNCW were White. Approximately 77% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at UNCW. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 78 |
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