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Social Work in Minnesota

Social Work Schools in Minnesota

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Minnesota

In this state, there are 31,490 people employed in jobs related to a Social Work degree, compared to 1,154,620 nationwide.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. MN

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Minnesota

A typical salary for a Social Work grad in the state is $77,562, compared to a typical salary of $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. MN

There are 8 colleges in Minnesota that offer Social Work degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

#1

Walden University

Minneapolis

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $76,759 a year. In-state undergraduate tuition runs about $12,498 a year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,975 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 69%, getting in takes some planning. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $47,373 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 77% of applicants. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

Graduates earn a median salary of $61,427 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

#5

Augsburg University

Minneapolis

Graduates earn a median salary of $46,900 in their first year after graduation. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. 70% of full-time students return after their first year.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,303 a year. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,152 a year. With an admission rate of 91%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 80%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $56,242 a year. The school admits about 85% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Social Work Careers in MN

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

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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