by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social work at UNCW. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #6 out of 13 schools (Master’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 #224 out of 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 224 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in North Carolina | 6 of 19 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 135 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, University of North Carolina Wilmington awarded 78 master’s degrees in social work.
UNCW ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in North Carolina | 6 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 18 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 175 |
For the most recent academic year available, 9% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at UNCW are White. Approximately 79% 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 master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 62 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Undergraduate study is also available at UNCW. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 73 |
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