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Social Work in District of Columbia

Social Work Schools in District of Columbia

181 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 17th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in District of Columbia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 153
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In District of Columbia, 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 District of Columbia is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 51.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.4%
  • White: 26.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 6.6%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in District of Columbia

In this state, there are 4,350 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 District of Columbia

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $70,270, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in District of Columbia that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

120 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
5,366 Total Students

48% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. This private school has an average net price of $33,417.

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Howard University

Washington
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
10,859 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $45,180. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid.

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#3

Gallaudet University

Washington
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
1,451 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $12,167. 95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.30%.

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Social Work Careers in DC

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title DC Job Growth DC Median Salary
Counselors 21% $44,220

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