by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how UMBC compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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UMBC is in the top 15% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #55 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Maryland.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Maryland-Baltimore County conferred 84 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work graduates with a bachelor’s degree from UMBC report a median salary of $52,571 a year. This is lower than $76,447, the median for all majors at UMBC.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at UMBC, social work students borrow a median amount of $22,500 in student loans. This is higher than $21,322, the typical median for all majors at UMBC.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,878 | $27,392 |
| Fees | $3,833 | $3,833 |
Find out more about UMBC tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 21% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 79% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UMBC are White. Approximately 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Maryland-Baltimore County with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at University of Maryland-Baltimore County.