Social Work at Salem State University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Salem State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Salem State University is in Salem, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 157 social work degrees were granted at Salem State University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Salem State University
Online coursework is an option at Salem State University. Of 6,230 students, 836 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,702 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Salem State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Salem State University’s Social Work program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #3 of 16 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #8 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #9 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #15 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #125 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #342 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Salem State University
Those who finish Salem State University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,321 |
| 2 years | $46,996 |
| 3 years | $50,653 |
| 4 years | $54,156 |
| 5 years | $62,344 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Salem State University report median earnings of $54,156, compared with $55,176 for all Salem State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Salem State University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Salem State University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Salem State University are 87% women (137) and 13% men (20).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Salem State University
Among the 42 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Salem State University, 88% were women (37) and 12% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 24 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 33% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Salem State University, lower than the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Salem State University
Of the 115 master’s social work graduates at Salem State University, 87% were women (100) and 13% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Salem State University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 86 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 5 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Minority students account for 23% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Salem State University, 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 Salem State University
This Social Work program at Salem State University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 157 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Those who complete Social Work program at Salem State University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-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.
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