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Social Work in Michigan

Social Work Schools in Michigan

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Michigan

37,990 people in the state and 1,154,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Work.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. MI

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Michigan

In this state, Social Work grads earn an average of $66,830. Nationwide, they make an average of $70,844.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. MI

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

Graduates earn a median salary of $64,597 in their first year after graduation. About 18% of those who apply are admitted. 98% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,183 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 82%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 82%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,193 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 95%, getting in takes some planning. 77% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,457 a year. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 68% of full-time students return after their first year.

#5

Spring Arbor University

Spring Arbor

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,735 a year. About 37% of those who apply are admitted. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Oakland University

Rochester Hills

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,659 after earning their degree at this institution. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,361 in their first year after graduation. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 73%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,679 a year. Undergrads from Michigan pay around $3,020 a year in tuition.

Social Work Careers in MI

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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