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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 |
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).
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 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 |
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.