by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in social work at WMU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 13 schools (Master’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 580 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Schools | 129 of 580 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Michigan | 3 of 22 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 17 of 110 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Michigan University conferred 10 master’s degrees in social work.
WMU ranks competitively among schools offering social work at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 7 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 31 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools | 186 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at WMU were White. Roughly 70% 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 master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at WMU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Work | 65 |