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Social Work at Yeshiva University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, consider the program at Yeshiva University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Yeshiva University sits in New York, NY.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 524 social work degrees were granted at Yeshiva University.

Online & Distance Learning at Yeshiva University

Distance learning is available at Yeshiva University. Among 6,965 students, 1,214 (17%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,323 (19%) took at least some classes online.

Social Work Rankings at Yeshiva University

These rankings give you a sense of how Yeshiva University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#20 of 33
Best Value	New York	#32 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 90
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#87 of 88
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#172 of 570
Best Value	Nationwide	#565 of 567

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Schools (Quality)	New York	#20 of 33
Best Value	New York	#32 of 32
Best Schools (Quality)	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#41 of 90
Best Value	Middle Atlantic (Region)	#87 of 88
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#172 of 570
Best Value	Nationwide	#565 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Yeshiva University

Those who finish Yeshiva 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	$49,324
2 years	$47,260
3 years	$53,501
4 years	$60,503
5 years	$65,738

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Yeshiva University report median earnings of $60,503, compared with $77,425 for all Yeshiva University graduates — about 22% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for Social Work graduates at Yeshiva University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Yeshiva University are 78% women (409) and 22% men (115).

Social Work Master’s Program at Yeshiva University

Of the 377 master’s social work degrees awarded at Yeshiva University, 76% were women (287) and 24% were men (90).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Yeshiva University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	230
Hispanic / Latino	27
Black / African American	33
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	32
Unknown	51

Minority students account for 17% of Social Work master’s degree recipients at Yeshiva University, lower than the national average of 42%.*

Social Work Doctoral Program at Yeshiva University

Among the 17 doctoral social work degrees awarded at Yeshiva University, 76% were women (13) and 24% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Yeshiva University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	7
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 53% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Yeshiva University, 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 Yeshiva University

This Social Work program at Yeshiva University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	394
Other Social Work	130

Best-Paid Careers for Social Work Graduates

Graduates of the Social Work program at Yeshiva University pursue many career paths. 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.