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Social Work in Maryland

Social Work Schools in Maryland

960 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

A Social Work major is the 20th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Maryland

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 612
Bachelor’s Degree 329
Associate Degree 10
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 9
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 9

Gender Distribution

In Maryland, 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 Maryland is as follows:

  • Asian: 2.9%
  • Black or African American: 34.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.5%
  • White: 47.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.8%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Maryland

19,420 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 Maryland

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $59,070. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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

417 Degrees in Major Awarded
7,137 Total Students

7 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 40% of the teachers are full time.

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Salisbury University

Salisbury
320 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
8,124 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 97% get financial aid. A typical student attending Salisbury will pay a net price of $18,212. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time.

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140 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,634 Total Students

A typical student attending Morgan State will pay a net price of $13,669. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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86 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
13,497 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,319.

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26 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
2,348 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. 56% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years.

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25 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
6,250 Total Students

40% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It takes the average student 4.76 years to graduate.

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20 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,857 Total Students

A typical student attending Frostburg State will pay a net price of $16,581. Of all the students who attend this school, 99% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#8

McDaniel College

Westminster
18 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
2,931 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 22% are considered full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1.

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#9

Hood College

Frederick
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
2,042 Total Students

41% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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#10

Cecil College

North East
9 Degrees in Major Awarded
2,090 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 73% get financial aid. 33% of the teachers are full time. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $9,283.

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Social Work Careers in MD

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MD Job Growth MD Median Salary
Counselors 9% $33,840
Social Work Professors 0% $89,360

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