Doctor’s Degrees in Social Work
Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 926 people earned their doctor's degree in social work. This makes it the 42nd most popular doctor'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 | 34,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 20,308 |
| Associate Degree | 1,934 |
| Graduate Certificate | 926 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 926 |
| Basic Certificate | 464 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 116 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in social work is $95,093. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $82,087 to a high of $102,059.
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 doctor's degree in social work. About 82.8% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 159 |
| Women | 767 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 30 |
| Black or African American | 234 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97 |
| White | 417 |
| International Students | 49 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 99 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 88 colleges that offer a doctor’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 doctor's degree is University of Southern California. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 193 people received their doctor's degree in social work from USC. Of these students, 77% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
The 4th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Roughly 30,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,468 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UT Knoxville. Of these students, 80% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UT Knoxville graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Each year, around 52,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in social work from NYU. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women. New York University social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
University of St Thomas Minnesota comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UST MN. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that UST MN graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
University of Pennsylvania is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. Roughly 26,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UPenn. Of these students, 63% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Pennsylvania social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
The 8th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Tulane. Of these students, 74% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tulane University of Louisiana social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
Southern Connecticut State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,573 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in social work from SCSU. Of these students, 100% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SCSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Each year, around 50,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Rutgers New Brunswick. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Rutgers University - New Brunswick social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
Yeshiva University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Each year, around 5,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,800 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Yeshiva. About 87% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Yeshiva University social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
Fordham University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Fordham U. About 100% of this group were women, and 60% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fordham University social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
Boston College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,784 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Boston College. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at Boston College make a median salary of 95,093.
Aurora University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Aurora. About 82% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Aurora University social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
Adelphi University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $45,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,575 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Adelphi. Of these students, 57% were women and 57% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Adelphi graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
The 16th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in social work from UW - Madison. University of Wisconsin - Madison social work graduates who receive their doctor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $95,093.
University of Utah is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. Each year, around 33,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in social work from U of U. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that U of U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Roughly 16,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,270 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,375 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Loyola Chicago. About 50% of this group were women, and 50% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at Loyola University Chicago make a median salary of 95,093.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in social work. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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, 6 people received their doctor's degree in social work from Columbia. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women. Those who complete their doctor's degree in social work at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 95,093.
University of Kansas is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in social work. Roughly 26,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,596 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,488 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their doctor's degree in social work from KU. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that KU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $95,093.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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