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Social Work at University of Wyoming

If you plan to study Social Work, you may want to check out the program at University of Wyoming. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, WY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 56 social work degrees were granted at University of Wyoming.

Online Class Availability at University of Wyoming

Many students take online classes at University of Wyoming. Of 10,813 students, 2,268 (21%) studied exclusively online and 4,532 (42%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at University of Wyoming

These rankings give you a sense of how University of Wyoming’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	Wyoming	#1 of 2
Best Value	Wyoming	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#3 of 26
Best Value	Rocky Mountains (Region)	#10 of 26
Best Value	Nationwide	#99 of 567
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#111 of 570

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from University of Wyoming

Graduates of University of Wyoming’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$36,934
2 years	$43,156
3 years	$46,796
4 years	$50,243
5 years	$56,754

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from University of Wyoming take home a median $50,243, compared with $58,250 for all University of Wyoming graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Social Work graduates from University of Wyoming stands at $22,033.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at University of Wyoming, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at University of Wyoming are 91% women (51) and 9% men (5).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at University of Wyoming

Of the 35 bachelor’s social work graduates at University of Wyoming, 94% were women (33) and 6% were men (2).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	32
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 6% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, below the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at University of Wyoming

Among the 21 master’s social work graduates at University of Wyoming, 86% were women (18) and 14% were men (3).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	19
Hispanic / Latino	1
Asian	1

Minority students account for 10% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at University of Wyoming, lower 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 Wyoming

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

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	56

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at University of Wyoming pursue many career paths. The table below ranks 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.