2023 Most Popular Social Work Master's Degree Schools in Maryland
Finding the Best Social Work Master's Degree School for You
With 1,072 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, social work is the #20 most popular major in Maryland.
It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Social Work Master's Degree Schools in Maryland ranking. Our analysis looked at 3 schools in Maryland to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Social Work program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Social Work Master's Degree Colleges.
Most Popular Maryland Schools for a Master's in Social Work
Our analysis found University of Maryland - Baltimore to be the most popular school for social work students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Maryland. Located in the city of Baltimore, UMB is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Salisbury University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Maryland list. Salisbury is a moderately-sized public school located in the small suburb of Salisbury.
About 90% of the students majoring in social work at the school are women while 10% are male.
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Out of the 3 schools in Maryland that were part of this year’s ranking, Morgan State University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Baltimore, Morgan State is a public school with a medium-sized student population.
Women make up 89% of the social work majors at the school.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2,251 |
| New York | 5,784 |
| New Jersey | 1,893 |
| District of Columbia | 243 |
| Delaware | 100 |
Majors Related to Social Work
Social Work is one of 5 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Related Majors
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 16,905 |
| Human Services | 13,238 |
| Public Policy | 6,430 |
| Community Organization & Advocacy | 3,096 |
| Other Public Administration | 588 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 3 schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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