Graduate Certificates in Social Work
Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 926 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 | 34,707 |
| Graduate Certificate | 926 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 926 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social work is $52,329. 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 $49,000 to a high of $54,077.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for social work students who are graduate certificate holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in social work. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 784 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 584 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 121 |
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 $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UK. About 89% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Kentucky social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
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. Of these students, 94% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
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 $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 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. Of these students, 84% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Western New Mexico University social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
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 $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, 58 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Aurora. Of these students, 96% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Aurora University social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
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 $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, 41 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Yeshiva. About 64% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yeshiva University social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
University of Denver comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 39 people received their graduate certificate in social work from DU. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at University of Denver make a median salary of 52,329.
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 $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Montclair State. Of these students, 88% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Montclair State University social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
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 $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Iowa. Of these students, 96% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at University of Iowa make a median salary of 52,329.
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 $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Pitt. Of these students, 83% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
The 11th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of North Alabama. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UNA. About 85% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at University of North Alabama make a median salary of 52,329.
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 $27,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Madonna. About 100% of this group were women, and 57% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at Madonna University make a median salary of 52,329.
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 83% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UCF graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
The 15th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Fayetteville State University. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 89% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Fayetteville State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
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. Around 71% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at Florida Atlantic University make a median salary of 52,329.
LIU Post is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in social work from LIU Post. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at LIU Post make a median salary of 52,329.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Loyola University Chicago. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Loyola Chicago. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 65% were women. Data shows that Loyola Chicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
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 $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in social work from ASU - Tempe. About 83% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that ASU - Tempe graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
The College at Brockport comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. 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. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. The College at Brockport social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
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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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