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Social Work Schools in District of Columbia

205 students earned Social Work degrees in District of Columbia in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, Social Work is the 24th most popular major in the state out of a total 171 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Social Work Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 205
Top District of Columbia Schools in Social Work
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Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 43.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 10.2%
  • White: 33.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.5%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in District of Columbia

4,350 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in District of Columbia

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $70,270. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

#1

Catholic University of America

Washington
120 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 52%. The student loan default rate of 2.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Most students complete their degree in 4.11 years.

#2

Howard University

Washington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 77% are considered full time. The student loan default rate of 6.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

#3

Gallaudet University

Washington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The student loan default rate is 8.40% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1.

Social Work Careers in DC

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Substance Abuse Social Workers 22% $71,110
Counselors 21% $44,220
Healthcare Social Workers 19% $71,220
Social and Community Service Managers 15% $90,190
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $68,400
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10% $0
Social Workers 6% $82,630

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

Major Annual Graduates in DC
Public Policy 320
Public Administration 292
Human Services 3

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