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Social Work at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Social Work at University of North Carolina Wilmington

If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what University of North Carolina Wilmington. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of North Carolina Wilmington is in Wilmington, NC.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 151 social work degrees were granted at University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Online Class Availability at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Online coursework is an option at University of North Carolina Wilmington. Of 18,848 students, 4,303 (23%) studied exclusively online and 8,428 (45%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Rankings can help you compare University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) North Carolina #5 of 19
Best Value North Carolina #14 of 19
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #21 of 132
Best Value Southeast (Region) #96 of 132
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #226 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #386 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington

Students who complete University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at University of North Carolina Wilmington
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $34,664
2 years $39,378
3 years $42,508
4 years $47,169
5 years $50,044

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington report median earnings of $47,169, compared with $61,282 for all University of North Carolina Wilmington graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from University of North Carolina Wilmington stands at $22,361.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, by degree type.

Program-wide, Social Work graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington are 93% women (141) and 7% men (10).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Of the 73 bachelor’s social work graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 96% were women (70) and 4% were men (3).

University of North Carolina Wilmington gender breakdown of Social Work Bachelor's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 56
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 3
American Indian / Alaska Native 1
Two or More Races 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Minority students account for 22% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, lower than the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Among the 78 master’s social work graduates at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 91% were women (71) and 9% were men (7).

University of North Carolina Wilmington gender breakdown of Social Work Master's degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 62
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 3
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 1
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at University of North Carolina Wilmington

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of North Carolina Wilmington, 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 North Carolina Wilmington

This Social Work program at University of North Carolina Wilmington breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 151

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Students who finish Social Work program at University of North Carolina Wilmington pursue many career paths. 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

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