Clinical/Medical Social Work at Western Michigan University
If you plan to study Clinical/Medical Social Work, consider the program at Western Michigan University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Michigan University is in Kalamazoo, MI.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 103 clinical/medical social work degrees were granted at Western Michigan University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Michigan University
Online coursework is an option at Western Michigan University. Of 16,744 students, 2,238 (13%) studied exclusively online and 7,676 (46%) took at least some classes online.
Clinical/Medical Social Work Rankings at Western Michigan University
Use these rankings to compare Western Michigan University’s Clinical/Medical Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #5 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 41 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #33 of 46 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical/Medical Social Work graduates at Western Michigan University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Clinical/Medical Social Work graduates at Western Michigan University are 83% women (85) and 17% men (18).
Clinical/Medical Social Work Master’s Program at Western Michigan University
Among the 103 master’s clinical/medical social work graduates at Western Michigan University, 83% were women (85) and 17% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical/Medical Social Work master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 77 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 15 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 24% of Clinical/Medical Social Work master’s degree recipients at Western Michigan University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical/Medical Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Clinical/Medical Social Work program at Western Michigan University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Clinical/Medical Social Work majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Social Workers | $78,044 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $72,983 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,510 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $58,560 |
| Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | $52,157 |
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
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