Social Work Schools in Illinois
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Illinois
39,250 people in the state and 1,154,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Work.
Wages for Social Work Jobs in Illinois
A typical salary for a Social Work grad in the state is $70,708, compared to a typical salary of $70,844 nationwide.
Most Popular Social Work Programs in IL
There are 8 colleges in Illinois that offer Social Work degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:
Graduates earn a median salary of $48,840 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $50,621 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 81%, getting in takes some planning. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.
Grads earn a median early-career salary of $53,513 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 44% of applicants. 94% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $47,662 a year. About 78% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $77,119 a year. The school admits about 5% of applicants. 99% of full-time students return after their first year.
Graduates earn a median salary of $45,487 in their first year after graduation. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 61%.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,807 a year. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. 79% of full-time students return after their first year.
One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $83,585 a year. About 89% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.
Social Work Careers in IL
Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:
| Job Title | Nationwide Job Growth | Nationwide Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | — | $65,510 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | — | $41,658 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | — | $78,044 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | — | $156,089 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | — | $58,560 |
| Social Workers, All Other | — | $62,827 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | — | $74,325 |
| Counselors, All Other | — | $81,766 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | — | $40,804 |
Related Majors in Illinois
Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Work.
| Major | Annual Graduates Nationwide |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| Human Services | 11,674 |
| Public Policy | 6,183 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Other Public Administration | 518 |
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