The graphs below represent SSW alumni MSW salary and employment data. The SSW Career Services Office conducts regular online employment surveys. The most recent response rate was 59% (172).
Employment Status & Location
| Alumni Employed: |
95% |
| Alumni with Multiple Jobs: |
12% |
| Top Job Locations: |
Michigan, Massachusetts, California, Colorado, Illinois, and New York |
| Top Fields: |
Children & Youth, Mental Health, Community Organizing |
Where are Alumni Working?
Percentage of MSW Alumni by Career Field
| Discipline |
Percentage in Non-Profit |
Percentage in Government |
Percentage in For-Profit |
| Community Organization |
68% |
29% |
3% |
| Interpersonal Practice |
58% |
26% |
16% |
| Management of Human Services |
60% |
25% |
15% |
| Social Policy and Evaluation |
65% |
29% |
6% |
Job Search Process
| Job Search Data (Median): |
Application Sent to - 10 Organizations, 2 Interviews, and 1 Job Offer |
| Length of Job Search (Median): |
2 Months |
| Top Resources Used to Find Employment: |
Internet Search Engines, Employer Websites, and MSW Internship/Field Placement |
| SSW Career Services Resources Utilized: |
Resume and Cover Letter Assistance, Licensure Information/Exam Preparation, Job Search Techniques, and Workshops |
Duration of Job Search
Length of MSW Job Search by Discipline
| Discipline |
Percentage Who Found Jobs in 0-3 Months |
Percentage Who Found Jobs in 4-6 Months |
Percentage Who Found Jobs in 6+ Months |
| Community Organization |
64.5% |
16.1% |
19.4% |
| Interpersonal Practice |
71.3% |
18.5% |
10.2% |
| Management of Human Services |
66.7% |
16.7% |
16.7% |
| Social Policy and Evaluation |
82.4% |
5.9% |
11.8% |
Median Salary
Salary Range
Community Organization
Interpersonal Practice
MSW Salary Distribution
| Salary Range |
Percentage Earning Salary |
| Below $24,000 |
0.8% |
| $24,000 - $29,999 |
1.7% |
| $30,000 - $33,999 |
15.3% |
| $34,000 - $39,999 |
19.5% |
| $40,000 - $43,999 |
23.7% |
| $44,000 - $49,999 |
16.9% |
| $50,000 & Above |
22% |
Management of Human Services
MSW Salary Distribution
| Salary Range |
Percentage Earning Salary |
| Below $24,000 |
5.6% |
| $24,000 - $29,999 |
0% |
| $30,000 - $33,999 |
5.6% |
| $34,000 - $39,999 |
11.1% |
| $40,000 - $43,999 |
38.9% |
| $44,000 - $49,999 |
11.1% |
| $50,000 & Above |
27.8% |
Social Policy and Evaluation
MSW Salary Distribution
| Salary Range |
Percentage Earning Salary |
| Below $24,000 |
9.1% |
| $24,000 - $29,999 |
0% |
| $30,000 - $33,999 |
0% |
| $34,000 - $39,999 |
18.2% |
| $40,000 - $43,999 |
22.7% |
| $44,000 - $49,999 |
22.7% |
| $50,000 & Above |
27.3% |