Master’s Degrees in Social Work
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Education Levels of Social Work Majors
In 2020-2021, 32,218 master's degrees were awarded to social work majors. This makes it the 3rd most popular master's degree 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 | 32,218 |
| Graduate Certificate | 733 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 680 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in social work is $44,064. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $40,909 and the high is $47,729.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in social work. About 87.6% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 3,992 |
| Women | 28,226 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,069 |
| Black or African American | 5,839 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,585 |
| White | 16,795 |
| International Students | 449 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,481 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 322 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Fordham University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 16,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,730 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,112 per year. The social work program at Fordham University awarded 1,036 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 55% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The social work program at University of Southern California awarded 888 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 85% were women and 64% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Walden University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 49,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,651 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 856 master's degrees were handed out to social work majors at Walden University. Around 60% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. The social work program at Rutgers University - New Brunswick awarded 705 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 48,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 679 master's degrees were handed out to social work majors at UT Arlington. Of these students, 91% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 622 people received their master's degree in social work from Hunter. About 84% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Simmons University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,384 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 551 master's degrees were handed out to social work majors at Simmons. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The social work program at New York University awarded 501 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 87% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Roughly 13,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 500 people received their master's degree in social work from DU. About 91% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 487 master's degrees were handed out to social work majors at Columbia. About 88% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Aurora University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $26,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 478 people received their master's degree in social work from Aurora. Of these students, 90% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Roughly 7,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,140 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 411 people received their master's degree in social work from UMB. About 90% of this group were women, and 49% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Each year, around 29,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,883 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,228 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 407 people received their master's degree in social work from IUPUI. About 92% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 384 people received their master's degree in social work from U-M. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,018 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,560 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 356 master's degrees were handed out to social work majors at Ohio State. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. The social work program at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College awarded 327 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 88% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 26,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,920 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 326 people received their master's degree in social work from Wayne State. Of these students, 90% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The social work program at Boston University awarded 315 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 90% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Our Lady of the Lake University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 2,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $29,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,650 per year. The social work program at Our Lady of the Lake University awarded 309 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 92% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 53,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,774 per year. The social work program at Arizona State University - Skysong awarded 292 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 88% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to social work that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 12,290 |
| Public Policy | 3,153 |
| Human Services | 1,153 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 633 |
| Other Public Administration | 213 |
References
*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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