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Social Work in Maryland

Social Work Schools in Maryland

In 2022-2023, 960 students earned their Social Work degrees in MD.

A Social Work major is the 6th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 612
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 34.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 47.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Maryland

There are 19,420 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 Maryland

Social Work grads earn an average of $59,070 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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

417 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 40% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 7 to 1.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
192 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 70%. A typical student attending Salisbury will pay a net price of $18,212. Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

A typical student attending Morgan State will pay a net price of $13,669. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 67% are considered full time.

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Social Work Careers in MD

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Counselors 9% $33,840
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360

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