by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at WMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks WMU highly for social work, placing at #129 out of 574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 129 of 574 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 3 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 18 of 107 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social work at WMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 65 |
| Master’s | 10 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Western Michigan University awarded 65 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
WMU is a solid choice among schools offering social work at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 2 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 11 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from WMU report a median salary of $47,644 a year. This is lower than $58,084, the median for all majors at WMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at WMU, social work graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is lower than $27,999, the typical median for all majors at WMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,334 | $19,826 |
| Fees | $126 | $126 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at WMU are White. Roughly 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Michigan University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 8 |
Graduate study is also available at WMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Work | 10 |
