by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #6 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western highly for social work, ranked #312 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 312 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in North Carolina | 7 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 134 |
Here is each degree level offered in social work at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 51 |
| Master’s | 65 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 51 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 6 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 190 |
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $46,006 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, social work students accumulate a median of $25,857 in student loans. This is higher than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 65 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
