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Social Work in Minnesota

Social Work Schools in Minnesota

In 2022-2023, 2,531 students earned their Social Work degrees in MN.

In this state, Social Work is the 6th most popular major out of a total 197 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,572
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 28.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 23,390 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 Minnesota

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $58,670, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $28,233. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate.

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Augsburg University

Minneapolis
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 52% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,183.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $23,430. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 46% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at St. Scholastica.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,156. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 82% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.45 years to graduate.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.61 years to complete their degree at St. Cloud State University.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

An average student at St. Kate's will pay a net price of $18,611. 52% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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Social Work Careers in MN

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Counselors 11% $38,830
Social Work Professors 5% $67,490

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