by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how NAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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NAU holds a strong position among schools offering social work. In particular, it placed #135 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Arizona.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Arizona University handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at NAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,193 a year. This is lower than $58,050, the median for all majors at NAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at NAU, social work students accumulate a median of $20,500 in student loans. This is below $21,833, the typical median for all majors at NAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,650 | $18,795 |
| Fees | $1,241 | $1,249 |
Read more about NAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 7% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at NAU were White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 8% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 92% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at NAU were White. About 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Arizona University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at Northern Arizona University.