Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree Salary

Updated: 21 May 2012
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)$34,213 - $68,506  
  
Social Worker (MSW)$29,590 - $58,882  
Executive Director, Non-Profit Organization$37,610 - $140,589  
Clinical Therapist$37,340 - $44,000  
Medical Social Worker$38,000 - $45,781  
School Social Worker$37,340 - $65,111  
Clinical Social Worker$35,455 - $50,868  
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Key Statistics for Employees with a Master of Social Work (MSW) Degree

Popular Schools

Salary Range

University of Michigan$39,753 - $80,329
University of Texas at Arlington (UTA)$30,201 - $66,195
New York University (NYU)$41,577 - $98,264
Boston College$39,996 - $65,000
Fordham University$37,000 - $58,000
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Popular Cities

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New York, New York$38,619 - $117,446
Chicago, Illinois$27,575 - $76,256
Washington, District of Columbia$50,868 - $99,050
Atlanta, Georgia$37,680 - $63,871
Los Angeles, California$44,219 - $75,285
Gender
Female
82%
female alumni
 
Male
18%
male alumni
Salary:$39,128 - $58,566 $42,368 - $71,207

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