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. Find out how Western ranks among other schools offering degrees in social work.
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Western holds a strong position among schools offering social work. In particular, it placed #189 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in North Carolina.
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University conferred 51 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Western report a median salary of $46,006 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, social work students accumulate a median of $25,857 in student loans. This is higher than $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. Roughly 78% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Western were White. Approximately 91% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 59 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at Western Carolina University.
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