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Social Work at Northwest Nazarene University

If you plan to study Social Work, consider the program at Northwest Nazarene University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Northwest Nazarene University is located in Nampa, ID.

During the most recent reporting year, 57 social work degrees were granted at Northwest Nazarene University.

Studying Online at Northwest Nazarene University

Online coursework is an option at Northwest Nazarene University. Of 1,635 students, 268 (16%) studied exclusively online and 605 (37%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Northwest Nazarene University

These rankings give you a sense of how Northwest Nazarene University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Idaho	#7 of 8
Best Value	Idaho	#8 of 8
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#25 of 26
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#25 of 26
Best Value	Nationwide	#499 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#516 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University

Those who finish Northwest Nazarene University’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$38,673
2 years	$40,768
3 years	$40,489
4 years	$49,700
5 years	$58,281

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Northwest Nazarene University report median earnings of $49,700, compared with $60,473 for all Northwest Nazarene University graduates — about 18% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at Northwest Nazarene University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Northwest Nazarene University are 84% women (48) and 16% men (9).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Northwest Nazarene University

Among the 25 bachelor’s social work graduates at Northwest Nazarene University, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	18
Hispanic / Latino	6
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 28% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University, below the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Northwest Nazarene University

Of the 32 master’s social work degrees awarded at Northwest Nazarene University, 84% were women (27) and 16% were men (5).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	26
Hispanic / Latino	4
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 19% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Northwest Nazarene University, below the national average of 42%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Northwest Nazarene University

This Social Work program at Northwest Nazarene University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	57

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at Northwest Nazarene University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.