Below are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how UNK ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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UNK holds a strong position among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #225 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Nebraska.
During the most recent reporting year, University of Nebraska at Kearney handed out 43 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from UNK earn a median of $39,649 a year. This is lower than $51,284, the median for all majors at UNK.
To complete a bachelor’s at UNK, social work graduates take on a median debt of $24,000 in student loans. This is above $22,054, the typical median for all majors at UNK.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,292 | $14,610 |
| Fees | $1,874 | $1,874 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at UNK are White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska at Kearney with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at University of Nebraska at Kearney.