Graduate Certificates in Social Work
Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 926 people earned their graduate certificate in social work. This makes it the 29th most popular graduate certificate 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 Graduate Certificates
The median salary for graduates holding a graduate certificate in social work is $52,329. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $49,000 to a high of $54,077.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for social work majors who have their graduate certificate is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their graduate certificate in social work. About 84.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 142 |
| Women | 784 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work graduate certificate students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 112 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 584 |
| International Students | 22 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 121 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Graduate Certificates
There are 62 colleges that offer a graduate certificate in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of Kentucky tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 83 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UK. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at University of Kentucky make a median salary of 52,329.
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Each year, around 30,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 75 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UT Knoxville. About 94% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville make a median salary of 52,329.
Western New Mexico University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Roughly 2,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,914 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,958 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 67 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Western New Mexico University. About 84% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at Western New Mexico University make a median salary of 52,329.
Aurora University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate 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, 58 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Aurora. About 96% of this group were women, and 36% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at Aurora University make a median salary of 52,329.
Yeshiva University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. 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, 41 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Yeshiva. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at Yeshiva University make a median salary of 52,329.
The 6th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is University of Denver. 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, 39 people received their graduate certificate in social work from DU. Data shows that DU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
Montclair State University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. Each year, around 21,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,710 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,562 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Montclair State. About 88% of this group were women, and 63% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at Montclair State University make a median salary of 52,329.
University of Iowa is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,016 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,256 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Iowa. About 96% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Iowa graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Each year, around 32,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $20,154 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 28 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Pitt. About 83% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus make a median salary of 52,329.
Madonna University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Madonna. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Data shows that Madonna graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
University of North Alabama is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,910 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UNA. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Data shows that UNA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
University of Central Florida is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Each year, around 71,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,478 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,916 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 21 people received their graduate certificate in social work from UCF. Around 42% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. University of Central Florida social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
Fayetteville State University is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $1,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,438 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Fayetteville State University. About 89% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Fayetteville State University social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
LIU Post comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering graduate certificates in social work. Roughly 15,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $39,458 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,336 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in social work from LIU Post. Of these students, 88% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that LIU Post graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
The 16th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is Florida Atlantic University. Each year, around 30,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $2,522 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,467 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their graduate certificate in social work from FAU. Of these students, 88% were women and 71% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that FAU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,329.
Loyola University Chicago is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Each year, around 16,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their graduate certificate in social work from Loyola Chicago. Of these students, 65% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Loyola University Chicago social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
Arizona State University - Tempe is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a graduate certificate in social work. Roughly 74,700 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 $12,376 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their graduate certificate in social work from ASU - Tempe. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women. Arizona State University - Tempe social work graduates who receive their graduate certificate go on to jobs earning a median salary of $52,329.
The 20th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their graduate certificate is The College at Brockport. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their graduate certificate in social work from SUNY Brockport. Of these students, 100% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their graduate certificate in social work at The College at Brockport make a median salary of 52,329.
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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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