Social Work at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what University of Nevada-Las Vegas. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Nevada-Las Vegas is located in Las Vegas, NV.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 152 social work degrees were granted at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Distance learning is available at University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Among 32,911 students, 3,840 (12%) studied exclusively online and 16,321 (50%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Use these rankings to compare University of Nevada-Las Vegas’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Nevada | #2 of 3 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #14 of 51 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #31 of 52 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #63 of 567 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #127 of 570 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Those who finish University of Nevada-Las Vegas’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 | $43,056 |
| 2 years | $46,486 |
| 3 years | $56,562 |
| 4 years | $60,156 |
| 5 years | $68,495 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas report median earnings of $60,156, compared with $60,972 for all University of Nevada-Las Vegas graduates — about 1% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Social Work graduates from University of Nevada-Las Vegas stands at $21,686.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at University of Nevada-Las Vegas are 82% women (125) and 18% men (27).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Among the 73 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 79% were women (58) and 21% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 37 |
| Black / African American | 14 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
Minority students account for 89% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, higher than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
Among the 79 master’s social work degrees awarded at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, 85% were women (67) and 15% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 27 |
| Black / African American | 9 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 66% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Nevada-Las Vegas, higher than 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 Nevada-Las Vegas
The Social Work program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 152 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Students who finish Social Work program at University of Nevada-Las Vegas go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid 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
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