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Social Work Schools in Minnesota

In 2020-2021, 2,143 students earned their Social Work degrees in MN.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 8th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Minnesota

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 1,354
Bachelor’s Degree 621
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 130
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 130
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 130
Associate Degree 26
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12

Gender Distribution

In Minnesota, 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 Minnesota is as follows:

  • Asian: 3.8%
  • Black or African American: 28.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 51.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.6%
  • Other Races: 9.5%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Minnesota

23,390 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 Minnesota

In this state, social work grads earn an average of $58,670. Nationwide, they make an average of $58,470.

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

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis
936 Degrees in Major Awarded
49,695 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 8%. Graduates earn an average $34,712 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.00 years to graduate.

147 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
9,792 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $31,066. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 56%.

117 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
52,017 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. A typical student attending UMN Twin Cities will pay a net price of $17,878.

#4

Augsburg University

Minneapolis
102 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,346 Total Students

13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Graduates earn an average $44,044 after graduation.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
14,761 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,159. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at Minnesota State Mankato.

94 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
11,841 Total Students

A typical student attending St. Cloud State University will pay a net price of $14,581. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 65% are considered full time.

93 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
3,712 Total Students

An average student at St. Scholastica will pay a net price of $22,545. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

81 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
7,106 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 63%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The 2.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

80 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
10,275 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $18,505. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

#10

Capella University

Minneapolis
69 Degrees in Major Awarded
38,930 Total Students

The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $16,545.

Social Work Careers in MN

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title MN Job Growth MN Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 20% $52,200
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $51,890
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $58,220
Counselors 11% $38,830
Social and Community Service Managers 10% $72,170
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $54,380
Social Workers 9% $65,310
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 7% $67,060
Social Work Professors 5% $67,490

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

Major Annual Graduates in MN
Human Services 717
Public Administration 504
Community Organization & Advocacy 122
Public Policy 97
Other Public Administration 5

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