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Social Work in Illinois

Social Work Schools in Illinois

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 39,250 people employed in jobs related to a Social Work degree, compared to 1,154,620 nationwide.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. IL

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a Social Work grad in the state is $70,708, compared to a typical salary of $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. IL

Our data covers 8 colleges in Illinois offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,840 in their first year after graduation. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,621 a year. The school admits about 81% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. About 44% of those who apply are admitted. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,662 in their first year after graduation. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. With an admission rate of 5%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 99%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $45,487 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 70%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.

#7

Dominican University

River Forest

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,807 a year. With an admission rate of 80%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $83,585 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 89% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

Social Work Careers in IL

Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $78,044
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $58,560
Social Workers, All Other 5% $62,827
Counselors, All Other 5% $81,766
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 3% $40,804
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1% $41,658
Marriage and Family Therapists -4% $74,325

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Work.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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