by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how University of Nevada-Reno ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
Jump to any of the following sections:
University of Nevada-Reno is in the top 15% of the country for social work. More specifically it was ranked #22 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #12 in Far Western.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Nevada | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Nevada | 2 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Nevada | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Far Western US Region | 12 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Far Western US Region | 20 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 20 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 22 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, University of Nevada-Reno conferred 105 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from University of Nevada-Reno report a median salary of $64,969 a year. This is higher than $62,381, the median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at University of Nevada-Reno, social work graduates take on a median debt of $17,905 in student loans. This is lower than $19,889, the typical median for all majors at University of Nevada-Reno.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,470 | $26,572 |
| Fees | $1,148 | $1,148 |
Learn more about University of Nevada-Reno tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were Hispanic or Latino. About 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 12 |
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social work master’s degree graduates at University of Nevada-Reno were White. About 46% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nevada-Reno with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 13 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 20 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the social work majors at University of Nevada-Reno.