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Social Work Schools in Virginia

374 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 26th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Virginia

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 366
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 8
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 8

Gender Distribution

In Virginia, 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 Virginia is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.1%
  • Black or African American: 22.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 8.0%
  • White: 59.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.3%
  • Other Races: 4.5%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Virginia

In this state, there are 25,120 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 Virginia

Social Work grads earn an average of $54,250 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 4 colleges in Virginia that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 4 below:

200 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
29,070 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.60%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. The average student takes 4.40 years to complete their degree at VCU.

79 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
38,541 Total Students

The average student takes 4.36 years to complete their degree at GMU. This public school has an average net price of $19,551. The full-time teacher rate is 53%.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,695 Total Students

A typical student attending Radford will pay a net price of $16,505. 68% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
5,457 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. Graduates earn an average $32,746 after graduation. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Social Work Careers in VA

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title VA Job Growth VA Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 35% $49,570
Counselors 30% $0
Healthcare Social Workers 25% $55,580
Substance Abuse Social Workers 24% $47,470
Social and Community Service Managers 24% $83,580
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 23% $47,910
Social Work Professors 13% $0
Social Workers 12% $73,450
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $45,060

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in VA
Public Administration 489
Public Policy 278
Other Public Administration 8
Human Services 2
Community Organization & Advocacy 1

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