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Social Work in Minnesota

Social Work Schools in Minnesota

2,531 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Social Work major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,572
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 123
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 123
Post-Master’s Certificate 50
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 50

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.3%
  • Black or African American: 28.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.9%
  • White: 48.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 9.8%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Minnesota

23,390 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Minnesota

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $58,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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

133 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

An average student at UST MN will pay a net price of $28,233. 48% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree at UST MN.

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117 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $16,318. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

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Augsburg University

Minneapolis
79 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.22 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,183.

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37 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $23,430. It takes the average student 4.16 years to graduate.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.45 years. The full-time teacher rate is 82%.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
44% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time. A typical student attending St. Cloud State University will pay a net price of $14,719.

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34 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
4,277 Total Students

An average student at St. Kate's will pay a net price of $18,611. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years.

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28 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato. The full-time teacher rate is 67%. This public school has an average net price of $17,812.

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Social Work Careers in MN

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Counselors 11% $38,830
Social Work Professors 5% $67,490

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