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).
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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% |
| Discipline | Salary in Dollars |
|---|---|
| Management of Human Services | $40,000 |
| Social Policy and Evaluation | $43,840 |
| Community Organizing | $41,679 |
| Interpersonal Practice | $40,000 |
| Salary Range | Percentage Earning Salary |
|---|---|
| Below $24,000 | 0% |
| $24,000 - $29,999 | 0% |
| $30,000 - $33,999 | 2.8% |
| $34,000 - $39,999 | 41.7% |
| $40,000 - $43,999 | 19.4% |
| $44,000 - $49,999 | 25% |
| $50,000 & Above | 11.1% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
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