Master’s Degrees in Social Work
Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 34,563 people earned their master's degree in social work. This makes it the 2nd most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social work at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 34,563 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 926 |
| Graduate Certificate | 536 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Master’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for social work majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in social work. About 87.1% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 4,453 |
| Women | 30,110 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1,208 |
| Black or African American | 5,453 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6,092 |
| White | 18,520 |
| International Students | 456 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2,834 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 320 colleges that offer a master’s degree in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for social work students seekinga master's degree is Fordham University. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,036 people received their master's degree in social work from Fordham U. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 87% were women.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 888 people received their master's degree in social work from USC. About 84% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 705 people received their master's degree in social work from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.
The University of Texas at Arlington comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 48,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,206 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,015 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 679 people received their master's degree in social work from UT Arlington. Of these students, 89% were women and 63% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Hunter College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 622 people received their master's degree in social work from Hunter. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.
Simmons University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $44,208 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 551 people received their master's degree in social work from Simmons. Of these students, 88% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 501 people received their master's degree in social work from NYU. Around 38% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 500 people received their master's degree in social work from DU. Of these students, 90% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Columbia University in the City of New York is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 487 people received their master's degree in social work from Columbia. About 87% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Aurora University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $28,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,363 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 478 people received their master's degree in social work from Aurora. Around 34% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Maryland - Baltimore. Each year, around 7,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,827 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,750 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 411 people received their master's degree in social work from UMB. About 84% of this group were women, and 45% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana University - Purdue University - Indianapolis. Roughly 29,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,241 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 407 people received their master's degree in social work from IUPUI. About 88% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their master's degree in social work from U-M. Of these students, 84% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 356 people received their master's degree in social work from Ohio State. About 85% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 34,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 327 people received their master's degree in social work from Louisiana State University. About 93% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Wayne State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 26,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,660 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,301 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 326 people received their master's degree in social work from Wayne State. About 87% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Boston University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their master's degree in social work from Boston U. About 91% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Our Lady of the Lake University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in social work. Each year, around 2,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $30,804 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,658 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 309 people received their master's degree in social work from OLLU. Around 65% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women.
Arizona State University - Skysong comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in social work. Roughly 53,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,308 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,170 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their master's degree in social work from ASU - Skysong. About 88% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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References
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