Social Work Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Social Work is offered at 798 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Social Work.
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Education Levels of Social Work Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 58,176 degrees were awarded toSocial 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 (this page) | 125 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2,154 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 18,657 |
| Master’s Degree | 36,305 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 917 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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)
The data on debt ranges for Social Work majors who have their undergraduate certificate is not currently available.
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 864 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate in Social Work. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Social Work students seeking a undergraduate certificate is Walden University. This school awarded 1,611 undergraduate certificates 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 Kentucky comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Social Work. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1,196 people received their undergraduate certificate in Social Work from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Arlington is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 915 undergraduate certificates 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.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 775 undergraduate certificates in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 749 undergraduate certificates in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 729 people received their undergraduate certificate in Social Work from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Social Work. During the most recent year for which we have data, 632 people received their undergraduate certificate in Social Work from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Hunter College is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 630 undergraduate certificates in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 623 people received their undergraduate certificate in Social Work from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Denver is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 590 undergraduate certificates 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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Social Work. This school awarded 588 undergraduate certificates in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 562 people received their undergraduate certificate in Social Work from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Loyola University Chicago comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Social Work. This school awarded 529 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 524 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 502 undergraduate certificates in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Social Work. This school awarded 501 undergraduate certificates 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 #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Social Work. This school awarded 455 undergraduate certificates 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 comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Social Work. This school awarded 452 undergraduate certificates 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 Tennessee-Knoxville comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Social Work. This school awarded 429 undergraduate certificates in Social Work in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Social Work here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Social Work majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 417 undergraduate certificates 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.
Social Work Focus Areas
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 57,279 |
| Social Work, Other | 622 |
| Youth Services/Administration | 267 |
| Forensic Social Work | 8 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Social Work that also offer undergraduate certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 13,993 |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | 11,674 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 6,183 |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 2,651 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 518 |
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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