Doctor’s Degrees in Social Work
Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 926 people earned their doctor's degree in social work. This makes it the 42nd most popular doctor'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 | 34,707 |
| Graduate Certificate | 926 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 926 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in social work is $95,093. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $81,536 and the high is $105,458.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for social work majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor's degree in social work. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 159 |
| Women | 767 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 417 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 99 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 88 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for social work students seekinga doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 193 people received their doctor's degree in social work from USC. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 77% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at University of Southern California make a median salary of 95,093.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UT Knoxville. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 95,093.
University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UST MN. About 100% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at University of St Thomas Minnesota make a median salary of 95,093.
New York University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in social work from NYU. About 91% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
The 7th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Pennsylvania. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UPenn. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women. Data shows that UPenn graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
The 8th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Southern Connecticut State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in social work from SCSU. Around 78% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at Southern Connecticut State University make a median salary of 95,093.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Tulane. Around 39% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that Tulane graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor'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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Rutgers New Brunswick. About 86% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
Yeshiva University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Yeshiva. Of these students, 87% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Yeshiva graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
Aurora University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,363 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Aurora. Of these students, 82% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Aurora graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
Boston College is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Boston College. Boston College social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Adelphi University. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Adelphi. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at Adelphi University make a median salary of 95,093.
Fordham University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Fordham U. Of these students, 100% were women and 60% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fordham U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UW - Madison. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
The 17th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in social work from U of U. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at University of Utah make a median salary of 95,093.
University of Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UChicago. University of Chicago social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
Loyola University Chicago is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 50% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Loyola University Chicago social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Kansas. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in social work from KU. Of these students, 75% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at University of Kansas make a median salary of 95,093.
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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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