Social Work master's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 9 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewater · Debt not reported$75,7832Boston UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$72,1363Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · Debt not reported$71,9574Westfield State UniversityWestfield · Debt not reported$70,0615Salem State UniversitySalem · Debt not reported$69,8196Simmons UniversityBoston · Debt not reported$69,2927Smith CollegeNorthampton · Debt not reported$68,9278Springfield CollegeSpringfield · Debt not reported$68,6749Anna Maria CollegePaxton · Debt not reported$57,935
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9151Social and Community Service Managers
- State median wage
- $81,380
- Middle 50% wage range
- $66,700–$102,910
- State employment
- 8,800
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $75,570
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,150–$94,650
- State employment
- 10,900
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $101,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $88,650–$116,190
- State employment
- 540
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $79,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,880–$108,090
- State employment
- 650
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $76,440
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,300–$92,110
- State employment
- 7,220
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $62,500
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,970–$78,750
- State employment
- 7,440
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $94,590
- Middle 50% wage range
- $74,210–$114,420
- State employment
- 1,200
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $67,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,050–$90,980
- State employment
- 600
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $75,783 | Not available |
| 2 | Boston University | Boston | $72,136 | Not available |
| 3 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill | $71,957 | Not available |
| 4 | Westfield State University | Westfield | $70,061 | Not available |
| 5 | Salem State University | Salem | $69,819 | Not available |
| 6 | Simmons University | Boston | $69,292 | Not available |
| 7 | Smith College | Northampton | $68,927 | Not available |
| 8 | Springfield College | Springfield | $68,674 | Not available |
| 9 | Anna Maria College | Paxton | $57,935 | Not available |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Social Work in Massachusetts
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $69,819 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The current federal release does not contain enough reportable debt figures for this comparison.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Bridgewater State University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.