Master’s Degrees in Social Work
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Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 33,436 people earned their master's degree in social work. This makes it the 3rd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social work at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 33,436 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 761 |
| Graduate Certificate | 711 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social work is $44,536. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $41,498 and the high is $48,052.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in social work is $38,875. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,833 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,979.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in social work. About 87.5% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,168 |
| Women | 29,268 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,112 |
| Black or African American | 5,915 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,911 |
| White | 17,506 |
| International Students | 413 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,579 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 322 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fordham University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $56,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,036 people received their master's degree in social work from Fordham U. Around 55% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,468 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 888 people received their master's degree in social work from USC. Of these students, 84% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 705 people received their master's degree in social work from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 679 people received their master's degree in social work from UT Arlington. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Hunter College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their master's degree in social work from Hunter. About 81% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Simmons University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $43,060 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,152 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their master's degree in social work from Simmons. About 88% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 501 people received their master's degree in social work from NYU. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in social work from DU. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 487 people received their master's degree in social work from Columbia. Of these students, 89% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Aurora University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,586 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their master's degree in social work from Aurora. About 90% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,635 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,443 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their master's degree in social work from UMB. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,972 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,366 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their master's degree in social work from IUPUI. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their master's degree in social work from U-M. Around 32% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,525 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,092 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their master's degree in social work from Ohio State. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their master's degree in social work from Louisiana State University. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.
Wayne State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,682 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in social work from Wayne State. About 86% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their master's degree in social work from Boston U. About 89% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Our Lady of the Lake University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,316 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their master's degree in social work from OLLU. Of these students, 89% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,972 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their master's degree in social work from ASU - Skysong. Of these students, 89% were women and 43% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Social Work Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 33,304 | |
| 82 | |
| 50 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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