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Social Work at Union University

Social Work at Union University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, take a look at what Union University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Union University is in Jackson, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 72 social work degrees were granted at Union University.

Online & Distance Learning at Union University

Online coursework is an option at Union University. Among 2,713 students, 607 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 593 (22%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Union University

These rankings give you a sense of how Union University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #9 of 14
Best Value Tennessee #13 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #64 of 132
Best Value Southeast (Region) #125 of 132
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #420 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #508 of 567

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #9 of 14
Best Value Tennessee #13 of 14
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #64 of 132
Best Value Southeast (Region) #125 of 132
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #420 of 570
Best Value Nationwide #508 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Union University

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

Median earnings by years after graduation for Social Work at Union University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,897
2 years $37,259
3 years $39,079
4 years $43,298
5 years $48,231

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Union University take home a median $43,298, compared with $65,440 for all Union University graduates — about 34% lower than the school-wide median.

Social Work earnings compared with all majors at Union University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Social Work graduates from Union University stands at $39,415.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Social Work graduates at Union University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Union University are 93% women (67) and 7% men (5).

Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Union University

Of the 18 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Union University, 89% were women (16) and 11% were men (2).

Union University 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 Union University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 13
Black / African American 5
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Union University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 28% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Union University, below the national average of 48%.*

Social Work Master’s Program at Union University

Among the 54 master’s social work graduates at Union University, 94% were women (51) and 6% were men (3).

Union University 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 Union University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 28
Asian 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Social Work majors at Union University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 56% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Union University, above 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 Union University

The Social Work program at Union University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Social Work 72

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Graduates of the Social Work program at Union University 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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