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Social Work Schools in Connecticut

407 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 7th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 392
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.2%
  • Black or African American: 14.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.2%
  • White: 60.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.2%
  • Other Races: 9.1%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Connecticut

In this state, there are 13,820 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 Connecticut

Social Work grads earn an average of $65,230 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 5 colleges in Connecticut that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 5 below:

146 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

In their early career, UCONN grads earn an average salary of $56,144. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $22,974. 69% of the teachers are full time.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $42,431. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $53,558 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. The average student takes 4.52 years to complete their degree at SCSU.

#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
66 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 96%. 7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. An average student at Quinnipiac will pay a net price of $41,230. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.

Social Work Careers in CT

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Social Workers 20% $64,920
Counselors 16% $56,970
Social and Community Service Managers 14% $67,580
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $62,430
Healthcare Social Workers 11% $71,120
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8% $70,230
Social Work Professors 2% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Public Administration 135
Public Policy 81
Human Services 61

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