Social Work master's degree programs in Michigan
Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Michigan
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Spring Arbor UniversitySpring Arbor · Debt not reported$69,4412Eastern Michigan UniversityYpsilanti · Debt not reported$66,8733University of Michigan-Ann ArborAnn Arbor · Debt not reported$64,7884Saginaw Valley State UniversityUniversity Center · Debt not reported$64,3915Michigan State UniversityEast Lansing · Debt not reported$64,3686Ferris State UniversityBig Rapids · Debt not reported$63,9467Madonna UniversityLivonia · Debt not reported$62,5838Wayne State UniversityDetroit · Debt not reported$61,9149Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo · Debt not reported$60,28310Grand Valley State UniversityAllendale · Debt not reported$59,369
CAREER CONTEXT IN MI
What related occupations pay in Michigan
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
- $85,500
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,190–$102,090
- State employment
- 6,320
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $59,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $47,740–$75,380
- State employment
- 15,760
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $76,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,940–$106,340
- State employment
- 610
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $67,600
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,150–$79,310
- State employment
- 4,860
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $62,140
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,860–$91,850
- State employment
- 1,700
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $60,830
- Middle 50% wage range
- $50,140–$74,350
- State employment
- 4,620
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $79,760
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,710–$83,180
- State employment
- 2,190
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $52,270
- Middle 50% wage range
- $40,750–$64,710
- State employment
- 590
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Michigan; 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 | Spring Arbor University | Spring Arbor | $69,441 | Not available |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan University | Ypsilanti | $66,873 | Not available |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor | $64,788 | Not available |
| 4 | Saginaw Valley State University | University Center | $64,391 | Not available |
| 5 | Michigan State University | East Lansing | $64,368 | Not available |
| 6 | Ferris State University | Big Rapids | $63,946 | Not available |
| 7 | Madonna University | Livonia | $62,583 | Not available |
| 8 | Wayne State University | Detroit | $61,914 | Not available |
| 9 | Western Michigan University | Kalamazoo | $60,283 | Not available |
| 10 | Grand Valley State University | Allendale | $59,369 | Not available |
| 11 | Andrews University | Berrien Springs | $59,083 | 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 Michigan
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in Michigan?
Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $63,946 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 Michigan colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Spring Arbor University has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.