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Social Work Schools in Nevada

235 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Work major is the 3rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Nevada

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 235

Gender Distribution

In Nevada, 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 Nevada is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 8.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.4%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 10.2%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Nevada

6,930 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Nevada

Social Work grads earn an average of $61,100 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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

165 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
20,722 Total Students

98% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
31,142 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $42,832 after graduation. The 4.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. 96% of students get financical aid.

Social Work Careers in NV

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NV Job Growth NV Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 31% $54,430
Healthcare Social Workers 30% $70,200
Social and Community Service Managers 24% $70,670
Substance Abuse Social Workers 21% $59,070
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 19% $49,100
Social Workers 18% $79,030
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 16% $59,980

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

Major Annual Graduates in NV
Public Administration 78
Public Policy 12

View all majors related to Social Work

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