Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Western New Mexico University stacks up against peers offering social work.
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Western New Mexico University ranks competitively among schools offering social work. More specifically it was ranked #303 out of 437 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in New Mexico.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Western New Mexico University conferred 35 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western New Mexico University, social work students accumulate a median of $35,448 in student loans. This is higher than $27,425, the typical median for all majors at Western New Mexico University.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,417 | $11,400 |
| Fees | $2,941 | $2,941 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 11% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The majority of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at Western New Mexico University are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 54% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a bachelor’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at Western New Mexico University were White. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western New Mexico University with a master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social work majors at Western New Mexico University.