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Social Work Schools in Nebraska

106 students earned Social Work degrees in Nebraska in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Social Work is the 21st most popular major out of a total 144 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Nebraska

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 100
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In Nebraska, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Nebraska is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.9%
  • Black or African American: 7.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 3.8%
  • White: 80.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Nebraska

There are 5,860 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Nebraska

Social Work grads earn an average of $48,230 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 2 colleges in Nebraska that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

104 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,892 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.66 years to graduate. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 88% of students receive it.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
25,108 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 85% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,952 after earning their degree at this institution. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Social Work Careers in NE

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NE Job Growth NE Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 27% $43,370
Social Work Professors 17% $58,560
Substance Abuse Social Workers 17% $36,740
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $61,840
Healthcare Social Workers 15% $47,130
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 15% $38,420
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $45,380
Social Workers 6% $63,270

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in NE
Public Administration 108
Human Services 1

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