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Social Work Schools in Massachusetts

1,670 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

A Social Work major is the 5th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,649
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 21
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 21

Gender Distribution

In Massachusetts, 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 Massachusetts is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.4%
  • Black or African American: 12.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 11.6%
  • White: 59.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.4%
  • Other Races: 11.4%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Massachusetts

In this state, there are 39,470 people employed in jobs related to a social work degree, compared to 987,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Massachusetts

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $61,960, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Massachusetts that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

554 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
6,263 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $27,920. 27% of the teachers are full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

318 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $58,876 after graduation.

#3

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
273 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,599.

#4

Smith College

Northampton
127 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
2,504 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $44,017 after graduation. The average student takes 4.08 years to complete their degree at Smith.

118 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
7,242 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.35 years to graduate.

#6

Springfield College

Springfield
100 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
3,068 Total Students

99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.20%. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

82 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
5,395 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 88% get financial aid. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,458 a year.

70 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
10,651 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 5.60% which is lower than average. It takes the average student 4.46 years to graduate.

#9

Regis College

Weston
15 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
3,460 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 34% are considered full time. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Most students complete their degree in 4.08 years.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
1,492 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.10% which is lower than average. This private institution charges an average net price of $25,399. Graduates earn an average $44,030 after graduation.

Social Work Careers in MA

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 15% $52,580
Substance Abuse Social Workers 14% $38,330
Social Work Professors 14% $68,580
Social and Community Service Managers 12% $65,590
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $61,460
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $43,980
Social Workers 8% $76,670

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Public Administration 509
Public Policy 425
Community Organization & Advocacy 49
Other Public Administration 40
Human Services 12

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