Social Work at The University of Montana
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, you may want to check out the program at The University of Montana. Get started with the following essential facts.
The University of Montana is located in Missoula, MT.
During the most recent reporting year, 51 social work graduations were recorded at The University of Montana.
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Studying Online at The University of Montana
Many students take online classes at The University of Montana. Of 10,811 students, 2,398 (22%) studied exclusively online and 3,174 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at The University of Montana
Use these rankings to compare The University of Montana’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Montana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Montana | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #20 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Rocky Mountains (Region) | #24 of 26 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #356 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #475 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from The University of Montana
Graduates of The University of Montana’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,138 |
| 2 years | $32,575 |
| 3 years | $33,703 |
| 4 years | $38,318 |
| 5 years | $48,184 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from The University of Montana report median earnings of $38,318, compared with $49,692 for all The University of Montana graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from The University of Montana comes in at $25,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Social Work graduates at The University of Montana, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Social Work graduates at The University of Montana are 80% women (41) and 20% men (10).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at The University of Montana
Among the 33 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 88% were women (29) and 12% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
Minority students account for 42% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at The University of Montana
Of the 18 master’s social work degrees awarded at The University of Montana, 67% were women (12) and 33% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 11% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at The University of Montana, 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 The University of Montana
This Social Work program at The University of Montana includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 51 |
Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at The University of Montana work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks 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.