Social Work Master’s Degrees
There are 781 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Social Work.
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Education Levels of Social Work Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 57,279 students earned theirSocial Work majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Social Work at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 98 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,094 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,488 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 35,664 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 917 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Social Work of $51,599 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,745 |
| 4 years | $51,599 |
| 5 years | $57,911 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Social Work students with their master’s degree.
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 837 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Social Work. Learn more about the most popular below:
Walden University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,611 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kentucky is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 1,196 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 915 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 775 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Aurora University is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 749 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fordham University is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 729 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Simmons University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. This school awarded 632 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. During the most recent year for which we have data, 630 people received their master's degree in Social Work from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. This school awarded 602 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 590 people received their master's degree in Social Work from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. This school awarded 588 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. This school awarded 562 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 523 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. During the most recent year for which we have data, 502 people received their master's degree in Social Work from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 501 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Virginia Commonwealth University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. This school awarded 455 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Grand Canyon University is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 452 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. This school awarded 417 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Yeshiva University is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 394 master's degrees in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Massachusetts Global comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Social Work. During the most recent year for which we have data, 384 people received their master's degree in Social Work from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Social Work that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work, Other | 622 |
| Youth Services/Administration | 267 |
| Forensic Social Work | 8 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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