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Social Work Schools in New York

4,606 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Social Work is the 2nd most popular major in the state out of a total 280 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,471
Post-Master’s Certificate 75
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 75
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 18.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 18.5%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.4%
  • Other Races: 7.6%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in New York

There are 81,140 people in the state and 987,750 people in the nation working in social work jobs.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in New York

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $62,280. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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

1,045 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 92% of students receive it.

#2

Hunter College

New York
622 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

In their early career, Hunter grads earn an average salary of $45,287. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $2,158. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at Hunter.

519 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 1.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 99%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1.

501 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $79,434 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 49%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 58% of students receive it.

#5

Yeshiva University

New York
282 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Yeshiva. The student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $56,435 a year.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
248 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,975 after earning their degree at this institution.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

86% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student loan default rate of 2.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public school has an average net price of $19,262.

#8

Adelphi University

Garden City
223 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 2.40% which is lower than average. 12 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at Adelphi.

135 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. In their early career, UAlbany grads earn an average salary of $48,562. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#10

LIU Post

Brookville
118 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
15,066 Total Students

10 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. 98% of students get financical aid.

Social Work Careers in NY

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 27% $60,910
Substance Abuse Social Workers 27% $59,250
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $51,440
Social and Community Service Managers 21% $81,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 18% $52,850
Counselors 17% $47,460
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10% $70,620
Social Workers 9% $67,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Public Administration 1,639
Public Policy 104
Community Organization & Advocacy 72
Other Public Administration 33
Human Services 1

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