by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how Northern Michigan University compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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Northern Michigan University ranks competitively among schools offering social work. Specifically, it ranked #251 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Michigan.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northern Michigan University handed out 30 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Michigan University earn a median of $42,896 a year. This is lower than $45,526, the median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Northern Michigan University, social work students borrow a median amount of $24,301 in student loans. This is higher than $22,752, the typical median for all majors at Northern Michigan University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,352 | $18,996 |
| Fees | $948 | $948 |
Read more about Northern Michigan University tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 3% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 97% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University are White. Approximately 83% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at Northern Michigan University are White. Roughly 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northern Michigan University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at Northern Michigan University.