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Social Work Schools in Colorado

844 students earned Social Work degrees in Colorado in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Social Work is the 4th most popular major out of a total 205 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Colorado

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 794
Post-Master’s Certificate 46
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 46
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 4
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 4

Gender Distribution

In Colorado, 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 Colorado is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.6%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 16.7%
  • White: 66.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.1%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Colorado

In this state, there are 18,070 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 Colorado

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $55,730. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 4 colleges in Colorado that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

543 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
13,856 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,490 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 51% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years.

186 Degrees in Major Awarded
28% Graduation Rate
19,086 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,336 a year. The average student takes 4.92 years to complete their degree at MSU Denver. 77% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
32,428 Total Students

81% of students get financical aid. A typical student attending Colorado State will pay a net price of $18,679. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

22 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
5,925 Total Students

52% of the teachers are full time. 98% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years.

Social Work Careers in CO

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title CO Job Growth CO Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 36% $50,500
Marriage and Family Therapists 33% $65,120
Substance Abuse Social Workers 32% $45,440
Social Work Professors 31% $60,210
Counselors 27% $52,570
Social and Community Service Managers 26% $78,720
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 23% $47,150
Social Workers 20% $52,070
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10% $56,490

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in CO
Public Administration 221
Public Policy 7

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