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Social Work in New Mexico

Social Work Schools in New Mexico

Jobs for Social Work Grads in New Mexico

In this state, there are 7,100 people employed in jobs related to a Social Work degree, compared to 1,154,620 nationwide.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. NM

Wages for Social Work Jobs in New Mexico

Social Work grads earn an average of $67,272 in the state and $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. NM

Our data covers 2 colleges in New Mexico offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $42,262 after earning their degree at this institution. 54% of full-time students return after their first year. Undergrads from New Mexico pay around $7,868 a year in tuition.

Graduates earn a median salary of $38,119 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 76%, getting in takes some planning. 75% of full-time students return after their first year.

Social Work Careers in NM

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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