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Social Work in California

Social Work Schools in California

4,586 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Social Work major is the 8th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in California

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,057
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 73
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 73
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

In California, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.1%
  • Black or African American: 8.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 50.9%
  • White: 22.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.7%
  • Other Races: 9.6%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in California

In this state, there are 115,540 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in California

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $72,200. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

1,081 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 59%. An average student at USC will pay a net price of $29,462. The average student takes 4.17 years to complete their degree at USC.

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236 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
40,069 Total Students

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.78 years. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,721.

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162 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
36,208 Total Students

65% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $14,370.

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148 Degrees in Major Awarded
55% Graduation Rate
40,381 Total Students

85% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,293. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at CSUN.

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118 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
42,327 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $17,371. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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110 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
26,745 Total Students

The average student takes 5.14 years to complete their degree at Cal State LA. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 44% are considered full time. 22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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108 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
11,317 Total Students

An average student at Cal Baptist will pay a net price of $26,538. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.38 years to complete their degree at Cal Baptist.

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107 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
42,051 Total Students

24 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.85 years.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
19,689 Total Students

89% of students get financical aid. 23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
36,334 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 25 to 1.

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Social Work Careers in CA

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Counselors 17% $48,520

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