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Social Work Schools in New York

In 2020-2021, 5,796 students earned their Social Work degrees in NY.

A Social Work major is the 10th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in New York

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 4,471
Bachelor’s Degree 1,174
Post-Master’s Certificate 75
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 75
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 60
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 60
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 12
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 12
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 12
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In New York, 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 New York is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 19.8%
  • White: 45.9%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in New York

81,140 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 New York

A typical salary for a social work grad in the state is $62,280, compared to a typical salary of $58,470 nationwide.

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

1,058 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
16,364 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $38,147. Most students complete their degree in 4.06 years. The student loan default rate of 2.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#2

Hunter College

New York
661 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
24,052 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. A typical student attending Hunter will pay a net price of $2,158. The 3.10% student loan default rate is lower than average.

555 Degrees in Major Awarded
85% Graduation Rate
52,775 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $60,407 after earning their degree at this institution. 8 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 65% get financial aid.

501 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
30,135 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. Graduates earn an average $79,434 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $22,823.

#5

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook
299 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
26,782 Total Students

A typical student attending SUNY Stony Brook will pay a net price of $16,119. The average student takes 4.26 years to complete their degree at SUNY Stony Brook. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

#6

Yeshiva University

New York
282 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
5,524 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.16 years. 100% of the teachers are full time. The 2.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#7

Adelphi University

Garden City
262 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
7,584 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $30,140. Graduates earn an average $56,611 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.

247 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
32,347 Total Students

The 2.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. 65% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#9

Lehman College

Bronx
213 Degrees in Major Awarded
49% Graduation Rate
15,091 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 95% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 38% are considered full time. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

158 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
17,688 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. This public school has an average net price of $18,355.

Social Work Careers in NY

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title NY Job Growth NY Median Salary
Healthcare Social Workers 27% $60,910
Substance Abuse Social Workers 27% $59,250
Marriage and Family Therapists 24% $51,440
Social and Community Service Managers 21% $81,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 18% $52,850
Counselors 17% $47,460
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 10% $70,620
Social Workers 9% $67,940

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

Major Annual Graduates in NY
Public Administration 1,899
Human Services 1,578
Community Organization & Advocacy 820
Public Policy 382
Other Public Administration 41

View all majors related to Social Work

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