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Social Work master's degree programs in Ohio

Compare 11 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

11Programs reporting earnings

$58,916Median year-4 earnings

Not availableMedian federal debt

0Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Ohio

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Bowling Green State University-Main CampusBowling Green · Debt not reported$64,476 2Ohio State University-Main CampusColumbus · Debt not reported$62,275 3Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown · Debt not reported$61,197 4Ohio University-Main CampusAthens · Debt not reported$60,384 5Case Western Reserve UniversityCleveland · Debt not reported$60,228 6Cleveland State UniversityCleveland · Debt not reported$58,916 7Miami University-OxfordOxford · Debt not reported$58,826 8Wright State University-Main CampusDayton · Debt not reported$58,382 9University of Cincinnati-Main CampusCincinnati · Debt not reported$57,587 10University of Akron Main CampusAkron · Debt not reported$56,193

CAREER CONTEXT IN OH

What related occupations pay in Ohio

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: $73,890
Middle 50% wage range: $59,850–$92,750
State employment: Not reported
Projected growth: +7.2%
Annual openings: 18,500

10th–90th percentile: $47,970–$108,830

21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers

State median wage: $51,520
Middle 50% wage range: $47,310–$61,160
State employment: 16,050
Projected growth: +4.4%
Annual openings: 33,900

10th–90th percentile: $39,810–$75,850

21-1022Healthcare Social Workers

State median wage: $63,610
Middle 50% wage range: $51,270–$76,930
State employment: 8,930
Projected growth: +8.5%
Annual openings: 16,900

10th–90th percentile: $45,150–$84,050

25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $60,930
Middle 50% wage range: $50,990–$79,490
State employment: 670
Projected growth: +2.6%
Annual openings: 1,100

10th–90th percentile: $22,260–$100,950

21-1029Social Workers, All Other

State median wage: $59,780
Middle 50% wage range: $46,890–$78,440
State employment: 3,250
Projected growth: +2.3%
Annual openings: 5,800

10th–90th percentile: $38,260–$104,600

21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

State median wage: $46,080
Middle 50% wage range: $38,170–$57,960
State employment: 6,050
Projected growth: +10.3%
Annual openings: 12,500

10th–90th percentile: $34,700–$75,610

21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists

State median wage: $70,240
Middle 50% wage range: $41,840–$146,210
State employment: 460
Projected growth: +13.5%
Annual openings: 6,900

10th–90th percentile: $41,200–$157,860

21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists

State median wage: $61,120
Middle 50% wage range: $50,860–$73,690
State employment: 3,310
Projected growth: +3.0%
Annual openings: 7,900

10th–90th percentile: $46,480–$79,640

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Ohio; 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	Bowling Green State University-Main Campus	Bowling Green	$64,476	Not available
2	Ohio State University-Main Campus	Columbus	$62,275	Not available
3	Youngstown State University	Youngstown	$61,197	Not available
4	Ohio University-Main Campus	Athens	$60,384	Not available
5	Case Western Reserve University	Cleveland	$60,228	Not available
6	Cleveland State University	Cleveland	$58,916	Not available
7	Miami University-Oxford	Oxford	$58,826	Not available
8	Wright State University-Main Campus	Dayton	$58,382	Not available
9	University of Cincinnati-Main Campus	Cincinnati	$57,587	Not available
10	University of Akron Main Campus	Akron	$56,193	Not available
11	University of Toledo	Toledo	$56,004	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Social Work in Ohio

What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in Ohio?

Across 11 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,916 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 Ohio colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.