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Social Work Schools in Connecticut

694 students earned Social Work degrees in Connecticut in the 2020-2021 year.

A Social Work major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Connecticut

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 392
Bachelor’s Degree 252
Associate Degree 35
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 15
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 15

Gender Distribution

In Connecticut, 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 Connecticut is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.6%
  • Black or African American: 16.1%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.6%
  • White: 54.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.4%
  • Other Races: 8.2%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Connecticut

13,820 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 Connecticut

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $65,230, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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

160 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
27,215 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at UCONN.

139 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
9,331 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 48%. It takes the average student 4.52 years to graduate.

101 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
9,313 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

University of Saint Joseph

West Hartford
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,305 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,569. The 2.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

52 Degrees in Major Awarded
51% Graduation Rate
10,652 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 49% are considered full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

47 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
4,644 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. A typical student attending ECSU will pay a net price of $19,290. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
5,246 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 6.30% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 83% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

25 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,746 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,948 after graduation. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 42%.

18 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,715 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. The 5.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the students who attend this school, 89% get financial aid.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,448 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 6.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 25%. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Social Work Careers in CT

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title CT Job Growth CT Median Salary
Social Workers 20% $64,920
Counselors 16% $56,970
Social and Community Service Managers 14% $67,580
Substance Abuse Social Workers 13% $62,430
Healthcare Social Workers 11% $71,120
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 8% $70,230
Social Work Professors 2% $0

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

Major Annual Graduates in CT
Human Services 272
Public Policy 153
Public Administration 135
Community Organization & Advocacy 17

View all majors related to Social Work

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