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Social Work Schools in Michigan

1,332 students earned Social Work degrees in Michigan in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 2nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Michigan

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,283
Post-Master’s Certificate 44
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 44
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Michigan, 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 Michigan is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 17.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
  • White: 65.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 1.6%
  • Other Races: 5.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Michigan

32,150 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Michigan

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $56,830, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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

403 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
47,907 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $14,878. 66% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at U-M.

331 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
26,241 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 60% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.73 years.

#3

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor
126 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
3,118 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.60% which is lower than average. This private school has an average net price of $20,543. Most students complete their degree in 4.41 years.

115 Degrees in Major Awarded
66% Graduation Rate
23,350 Total Students

In their early career, GVSU grads earn an average salary of $42,033. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.70%. 90% of students get financical aid.

74 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,792 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $18,212. Most students complete their degree in 4.59 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid.

63 Degrees in Major Awarded
45% Graduation Rate
16,294 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.10% which is lower than average. Most students complete their degree in 4.74 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

#7

Saginaw Valley State University

University Center
54 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
8,028 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.84 years. The student loan default rate is 4.80% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $38,904 after graduation.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,887 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $40,533 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.60%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
11,165 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,412 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. This public school has an average net price of $12,213.

#10

Andrews University

Berrien Springs
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
3,162 Total Students

An average student at Andrews will pay a net price of $23,408. The student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $41,315 after earning their degree at this institution.

Social Work Careers in MI

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MI Job Growth MI Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $37,420
Healthcare Social Workers 19% $55,720
Substance Abuse Social Workers 18% $50,140
Social and Community Service Managers 16% $72,190
Counselors 14% $36,640
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 14% $50,020
Social Work Professors 9% $64,100
Social Workers 5% $62,070
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $64,840

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

Major Annual Graduates in MI
Public Administration 263
Public Policy 170
Community Organization & Advocacy 50

View all majors related to Social Work

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