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Social Work in Pennsylvania

Social Work Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Pennsylvania

In this state, there are 48,190 people employed in jobs related to a Social Work degree, compared to 1,154,620 nationwide.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Pennsylvania

Social Work grads earn an average of $64,155 in the state and $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $49,721 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 50% of applicants. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,005 after earning their degree at this institution. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 83%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,589 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 84%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $86,069 a year. About 6% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. The school admits about 79% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $43,533 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Social Work Careers in PA

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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