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Social Work in Pennsylvania

Social Work Schools in Pennsylvania

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 48,190 people in the state and 1,154,620 people in the nation working in Social Work jobs.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. PA

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Pennsylvania

Social Work grads earn an average of $64,155 in the state and $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. PA

Our data covers 7 colleges in Pennsylvania offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 7 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $49,721 a year. With an admission rate of 50%, getting in takes some planning. 92% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,005 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 70%.

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $45,412 after earning their degree at this institution. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 83%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $65,589 after earning their degree at this institution. About 84% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $86,069 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 6% of applicants. The full-time student retention rate is 98%.

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $50,561 a year. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 84%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,533 after earning their degree at this institution. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 78%.

Social Work Careers in PA

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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