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Social Work in New York

Social Work Schools in New York

Jobs for Social Work Grads in New York

93,050 people in the state and 1,154,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Work.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. NY

Wages for Social Work Jobs in New York

A typical salary for a Social Work grad in the state is $83,296, compared to a typical salary of $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. NY

Our data covers 15 colleges in New York offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 15 below:

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $51,779 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 56%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 88%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $46,228 a year. With an admission rate of 54%, getting in takes some planning. 80% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $75,228 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 4% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 97%.

#4

Yeshiva University

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $63,441 a year. About 64% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 93%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $59,956 in their first year after graduation. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. 96% of full-time students return after their first year.

#6

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook

Graduates earn a median salary of $51,412 in their first year after graduation. The school admits about 49% of applicants. 89% of full-time students return after their first year.

#7

Adelphi University

Garden City

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $65,016 a year. With an admission rate of 78%, getting in takes some planning. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $44,259 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 69% of applicants. 84% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,331 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 55% of applicants. 74% of full-time students return after their first year.

#10

Keuka College

Keuka Park

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,855 a year. About 94% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 71%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $38,469 a year. About 70% of those who apply are admitted. 83% of full-time students return after their first year.

#12

Long Island University

Brookville

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $64,162 a year. With an admission rate of 90%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 77%.

#13

SUNY Brockport

Brockport

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $41,653 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 71%, getting in takes some planning. 73% of full-time students return after their first year.

#14

Syracuse University

Syracuse

Graduates earn a median salary of $50,956 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 42%, getting in takes some planning. 91% of full-time students return after their first year.

#15

Touro University

New York

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $53,129 a year. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 86%.

Social Work Careers in NY

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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