Social Work at Salisbury University
If you plan to study Social Work, take a look at what Salisbury University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Salisbury University is in Salisbury, MD.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 259 social work graduations were recorded at Salisbury University.
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Online Class Availability at Salisbury University
Online coursework is an option at Salisbury University. Of 7,025 students, 535 (8%) studied exclusively online and 1,645 (23%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Salisbury University
Use these rankings to compare Salisbury University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Maryland | #2 of 10 |
| Best Value | Maryland | #5 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #17 of 90 |
| Best Value | Middle Atlantic (Region) | #20 of 88 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #64 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #255 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Salisbury University
Graduates of Salisbury University’s Social Work program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,339 |
| 2 years | $39,379 |
| 3 years | $49,457 |
| 4 years | $53,901 |
| 5 years | $60,233 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Social Work graduates from Salisbury University report median earnings of $53,901, compared with $55,843 for all Salisbury University graduates — about 3% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Work graduates from Salisbury University is $23,552.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Salisbury University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Salisbury University are 88% women (227) and 12% men (32).
Social Work Bachelor’s Program at Salisbury University
Of the 99 bachelor’s social work degrees awarded at Salisbury University, 88% were women (87) and 12% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 60 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Black / African American | 24 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Social Work bachelor’s degree recipients at Salisbury University, below the national average of 48%.*
Social Work Master’s Program at Salisbury University
Among the 160 master’s social work degrees awarded at Salisbury University, 88% were women (140) and 12% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Salisbury University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 21 |
| Black / African American | 28 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 5 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 38% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Salisbury 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 Salisbury University
The Social Work program at Salisbury University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 259 |
Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Salisbury University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Social Work graduates, 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.