Social Work master's degree programs in New York
Compare 20 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in New York
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1CUNY Lehman CollegeBronx · Debt not reported$77,8842College of Staten Island CUNYStaten Island · Debt not reported$76,5683CUNY Hunter CollegeNew York · Debt not reported$76,0714Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York · Debt not reported$75,9805New York UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$72,6906Adelphi UniversityGarden City · Debt not reported$71,7187Touro UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$71,5318Yeshiva UniversityNew York · Debt not reported$70,7449Fordham UniversityBronx · Debt not reported$70,34210Long Island UniversityBrookville · Debt not reported$69,549
CAREER CONTEXT IN NY
What related occupations pay in New York
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
- $95,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,200–$122,840
- State employment
- 19,340
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $65,100
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,230–$79,510
- State employment
- 30,170
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $98,700
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,890–$107,500
- State employment
- 1,840
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $84,010
- Middle 50% wage range
- $67,850–$96,350
- State employment
- 2,470
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $73,070
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,630–$91,950
- State employment
- 20,440
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $79,380
- Middle 50% wage range
- $64,430–$95,520
- State employment
- 14,820
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $80,350
- Middle 50% wage range
- $68,510–$96,160
- State employment
- 4,360
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $64,430
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,550–$76,600
- State employment
- 770
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in New York; 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 | CUNY Lehman College | Bronx | $77,884 | Not available |
| 2 | College of Staten Island CUNY | Staten Island | $76,568 | Not available |
| 3 | CUNY Hunter College | New York | $76,071 | Not available |
| 4 | Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | $75,980 | Not available |
| 5 | New York University | New York | $72,690 | Not available |
| 6 | Adelphi University | Garden City | $71,718 | Not available |
| 7 | Touro University | New York | $71,531 | Not available |
| 8 | Yeshiva University | New York | $70,744 | Not available |
| 9 | Fordham University | Bronx | $70,342 | Not available |
| 10 | Long Island University | Brookville | $69,549 | Not available |
| 11 | Stony Brook University | Stony Brook | $67,350 | Not available |
| 12 | Keuka College | Keuka Park | $65,013 | Not available |
| 13 | University at Albany | Albany | $64,213 | Not available |
| 14 | Binghamton University | Vestal | $63,907 | Not available |
| 15 | Syracuse University | Syracuse | $61,656 | Not available |
| 16 | Roberts Wesleyan University | Rochester | $60,816 | Not available |
| 17 | SUNY Brockport | Brockport | $60,757 | Not available |
| 18 | University at Buffalo | Buffalo | $60,612 | Not available |
| 19 | Nazareth University | Rochester | $59,937 | Not available |
| 20 | Daemen University | Amherst | $58,349 | 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 New York
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in New York?
Across 20 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $67,350 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 New York colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. CUNY Lehman College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.