Social Work at Smith College
If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Smith College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Smith College sits in Northampton, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 138 social work graduations were recorded at Smith College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Smith College
Many students take online classes at Smith College. Of 2,857 students, 0 (0%) studied exclusively online and 203 (7%) took at least some classes online.
Social Work Rankings at Smith College
Use these rankings to compare Smith College’s Social Work program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #497 of 567 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #9 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #23 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #168 of 570 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #497 of 567 |
Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Smith College
Graduates of Smith College’s Social Work program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,011 |
| 2 years | $46,917 |
| 3 years | $53,962 |
| 4 years | $59,552 |
| 5 years | $69,652 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Social Work graduates from Smith College earn a median of $59,552, compared with $50,277 for all Smith College graduates — about 18% higher than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Social Work graduates at Smith College, by degree type.
Program-wide, Social Work graduates at Smith College are 88% women (122) and 12% men (16).
Social Work Master’s Program at Smith College
Among the 133 master’s social work degrees awarded at Smith College, 89% were women (118) and 11% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Smith College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 81 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 8 |
| International (Nonresident) | 3 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 26% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Smith College, lower than the national average of 42%.*
Social Work Doctoral Program at Smith College
Of the 5 doctoral social work degrees awarded at Smith College, 80% were women (4) and 20% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Smith College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Smith College, higher than the national average of 51%.*
*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 Smith College
This Social Work program at Smith College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 138 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates
Graduates of the Social Work program at Smith College go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks 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.