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Social Work at University of Nebraska at Omaha

If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at University of Nebraska at Omaha. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Nebraska at Omaha sits in Omaha, NE.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 148 social work graduations were recorded at University of Nebraska at Omaha.

Online & Distance Learning at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Distance learning is available at University of Nebraska at Omaha. Of 14,972 students, 3,647 (24%) studied exclusively online and 7,714 (52%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Use these rankings to compare University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Nebraska	#1 of 3
Best Value	Nebraska	#1 of 3
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#3 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#28 of 58
Best Value	Nationwide	#141 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#192 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha

Those who finish University of Nebraska at Omaha’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$41,848
2 years	$42,071
3 years	$44,229
4 years	$51,511
5 years	$58,107

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha report median earnings of $51,511, compared with $55,365 for all University of Nebraska at Omaha graduates — about 7% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha comes in at $19,930.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Social Work graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha are 91% women (135) and 9% men (13).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 32 bachelor’s social work graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 88% were women (28) and 12% were men (4).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	2
Asian	3
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 38% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at University of Nebraska at Omaha

Among the 115 master’s social work graduates at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 92% were women (106) and 8% were men (9).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	83
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	7
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Two or More Races	16
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 27% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Nebraska at Omaha, 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 University of Nebraska at Omaha

This Social Work program at University of Nebraska at Omaha includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	147
Other Social Work	1

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at University of Nebraska at Omaha work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Social Work majors, 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.