Graduate Certificates in Social Work
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Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 711 people earned their graduate certificate in social work. This makes it the 29th most popular graduate certificate 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 | 33,436 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 761 |
| Graduate Certificate | 711 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social work is $44,535. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $44,395 to a high of $44,875.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social work is $38,204. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $39,602 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $29,352.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in social work. About 89.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 73 |
| Women | 638 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 85 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 109 |
| White | 416 |
| International Students | 18 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 66 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 62 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Kentucky tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,583 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UK. Of these students, 87% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 75 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UT Knoxville. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Western New Mexico University. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,843 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Western New Mexico University. Around 49% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Aurora University. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,586 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Aurora. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Yeshiva University. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Yeshiva. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
University of Denver comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,260 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in social work from DU. About 95% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Montclair State University is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,755 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,740 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Montclair State. Around 47% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.
The 8th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Iowa. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,711 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,875 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Iowa. About 91% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,760 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,962 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Pitt. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
University of California - Berkeley comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,700 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UC Berkeley. About 94% of this group were women, and 78% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 11th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Alabama. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,600 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UNA. Of these students, 100% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Madonna University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,830 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Madonna.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Central Florida. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UCF. About 63% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their graduate certificate in social work from U-M. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fayetteville State University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Fayetteville State University. About 100% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Florida Atlantic University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in social work from FAU. Of these students, 93% were women and 73% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
LIU Post is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,850 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in social work from LIU Post. About 100% of this group were women, and 75% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola University Chicago. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $48,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,440 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Loyola Chicago. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Arizona State University - Tempe. Roughly 74,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,978 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,014 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in social work from ASU - Tempe. Of these students, 80% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The College at Brockport comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in social work from SUNY Brockport. About 89% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Social Work Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 442 | |
| 234 | |
| 35 |
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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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