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#1 #1 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Computer Science, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, and Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology....view more Acceptance Rate 12% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,330–1,540 Est. Net Price * $16,997 Median Starting Salary $43,442
#2 #2 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 407 degrees to those studying Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 50% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,290–1,460 Est. Net Price * $24,338 Median Starting Salary $52,758
#3 #3 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Kentucky grants 302 degrees per year to Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse majors....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 110 SAT Score 1,080–1,310 Est. Net Price * $19,838 Median Starting Salary $51,857
#4 #4 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other, Human Development and Family Studies, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 87% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score 940–1,230 Est. Net Price * $13,880 Median Starting Salary $50,951
#5 #5 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 491 degrees to students studying Biology/Biological Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 74% Annual Degrees Awarded 15 SAT Score 1,040–1,220 Est. Net Price * $9,839 Median Starting Salary $47,757
#6 #6 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, General Studies, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. In fact, Eastern Kentucky University grants 203 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 78% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 930–1,180 Est. Net Price * $10,852 Median Starting Salary $50,574
#7 #7 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 125 degrees to students studying Finance, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, and Speech Communication and Rhetoric....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score 1,280–1,420 Est. Net Price * $43,324 Median Starting Salary $53,142
#8 #8 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Social Work, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Business/Commerce, and General....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 83 SAT Score -- Est. Net Price * $8,712 Median Starting Salary $48,485
#9 #9 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. Madonna University Livonia, MI At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 890–1,120 Est. Net Price * $18,583 Median Starting Salary $50,063
#10 #10 Best College for Social Work in the U.S. York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,040–1,240 Est. Net Price * $21,036 Median Starting Salary $56,564
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University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA At the University of California-Berkeley, the three most popular college...view more	100	12%	18	1,330 – 1,540	$16,997	$43,442
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA Annually, the University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus grants around 407...view more	99	50%	29	1,290 – 1,460	$24,338	$52,758
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY At the University of Kentucky, the most popular majors students study are...view more	93	92%	110	1,080 – 1,310	$19,838	$51,857
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ At Montclair State University, the three most popular college majors students...view more	88	87%	17	940 – 1,230	$13,880	$50,951
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL Annually, Florida Atlantic University grants around 491 degrees to students...view more	88	74%	15	1,040 – 1,220	$9,839	$47,757
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY At Eastern Kentucky University, the most popular majors students pursue are...view more	83	78%	13	930 – 1,180	$10,852	$50,574
University of Denver Denver, CO Annually, the University of Denver awards about 125 degrees to students...view more	80	71%	19	1,280 – 1,420	$43,324	$53,142
Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM Annually, Western New Mexico University awards about 35 degrees to those...view more	75	--	83	--	$8,712	$48,485
Madonna University Livonia, MI At Madonna University, the most popular majors students study are Registered...view more	74	93%	8	890 – 1,120	$18,583	$50,063
York College of Pennsylvania York, PA Each year, York College of Pennsylvania grants about 145 degrees to those...view more	63	94%	3	1,040 – 1,240	$21,036	$56,564

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About Social Work

Social Work programs prepare individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.

While Social Work has degrees up to the Doctors degree professional practice, the majority of students earn a Bachelors degree. Students major in Social Work all over the country, though the major at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level sees the most graduates in Kentucky. The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Social Work is $33,800.

Popularity of Social Work Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Social Work majors include Social and Community Service Managers, Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary and Social Workers, All Other. However, something else to consider is how much demand there is for specific careers. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Social Work can prepare you for are Child, Family, and School Social Workers, Healthcare Social Workers and Social and Community Service Managers.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Social Work majors.

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Career	Median Salary	Average Annual Job Openings	Employment 2022	Employment 2032	% Change
Social and Community Service Managers	$77,030	16,000	178,400	194,600	9%
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$75,020	1,300	15,500	16,100	4%
Social Workers, All Other	$63,770	6,000	68,400	72,900	7%
Healthcare Social Workers	$62,940	18,700	191,400	209,800	10%
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$61,800	7,400	93,900	96,200	2%
Marriage and Family Therapists	$58,510	5,900	71,200	81,800	15%
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$55,960	9,500	113,500	125,500	11%
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$53,940	29,500	355,300	374,300	5%
Counselors, All Other	$46,130	8,000	68,200	80,000	17%

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Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Social Work majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

387

Female Students

346 (89%)

Male Students

41 (10%)

White (232, 60%)

Hispanic or Latino (70, 18%)

Black or African American (41, 11%)

Two or more races (13, 3%)

Asian (12, 3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native (8, 2%)

Race/ethnicity unknown (7, 2%)

U.S. Nonresident (4, 1%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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#1 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

12%

18

1,330–1,540

$16,997

$43,442

#2 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

50%

29

1,290–1,460

$24,338

$52,758

#3 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

92%

110

1,080–1,310

$19,838

$51,857

#4 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

87%

17

940–1,230

$13,880

$50,951

#5 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

74%

15

1,040–1,220

$9,839

$47,757

#6 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

78%

13

930–1,180

$10,852

$50,574

#7 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

71%

19

1,280–1,420

$43,324

$53,142

#8 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

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83

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$8,712

$48,485

#9 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

93%

8

890–1,120

$18,583

$50,063

#10 Best College for Social Work in the U.S.

94%

3

1,040–1,240

$21,036

$56,564

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Most In-Demand Careers

Student Demographics

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