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Social Work Schools in Maryland

693 students earned Social Work degrees in Maryland in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Social Work is the 8th most popular major out of a total 207 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 683
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 10
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 10

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.6%
  • Black or African American: 34.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.4%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Maryland

There are 19,420 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Maryland

Social Work grads earn an average of $59,070 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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

417 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

In their early career, UMB grads earn an average salary of $74,351. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 41% are considered full time.

#2

Salisbury University

Salisbury
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

91% of students get financical aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.30 years. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
39% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

97% of students get financical aid. In their early career, Morgan State grads earn an average salary of $36,112. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

Social Work Careers in MD

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $45,430
Marriage and Family Therapists 12% $49,020
Healthcare Social Workers 10% $56,510
Counselors 9% $33,840
Social and Community Service Managers 8% $71,760
Social Workers 4% $69,980
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 3% $57,830
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360

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

Major Annual Graduates in MD
Public Administration 171
Public Policy 167
Human Services 13
Community Organization & Advocacy 6

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