Social Work master's degree programs in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$68,6952Widener UniversityChester · Debt not reported$67,7863Temple UniversityPhiladelphia · Debt not reported$62,2744Marywood UniversityScranton · Debt not reported$61,5365Pennsylvania Western UniversityCalifornia · Debt not reported$58,4906Millersville University of PennsylvaniaMillersville · Debt not reported$57,8987Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr · Debt not reported$57,8678Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaKutztown · Debt not reported$57,8349Shippensburg University of PennsylvaniaShippensburg · Debt not reported$56,543
CAREER CONTEXT IN PA
What related occupations pay in Pennsylvania
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
- $75,280
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,690–$95,390
- State employment
- 10,220
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $50,820
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,700–$63,480
- State employment
- 16,200
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $75,920
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,000–$100,360
- State employment
- 1,050
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $74,430
- Middle 50% wage range
- $53,170–$95,560
- State employment
- 1,730
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $61,900
- Middle 50% wage range
- $57,200–$76,040
- State employment
- 9,630
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $48,290
- Middle 50% wage range
- $43,810–$58,860
- State employment
- 3,500
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $67,370
- Middle 50% wage range
- $55,220–$83,280
- State employment
- 4,310
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
21-1013Marriage and Family Therapists
- State median wage
- $66,040
- Middle 50% wage range
- $56,120–$80,200
- State employment
- 2,350
- Projected growth
- +13.5%
- Annual openings
- 6,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Pennsylvania; 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 | University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | $68,695 | Not available |
| 2 | Widener University | Chester | $67,786 | Not available |
| 3 | Temple University | Philadelphia | $62,274 | Not available |
| 4 | Marywood University | Scranton | $61,536 | Not available |
| 5 | Pennsylvania Western University | California | $58,490 | Not available |
| 6 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Millersville | $57,898 | Not available |
| 7 | Bryn Mawr College | Bryn Mawr | $57,867 | Not available |
| 8 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | Kutztown | $57,834 | Not available |
| 9 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania | Shippensburg | $56,543 | 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 Pennsylvania
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Across 9 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $58,490 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 Pennsylvania colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Pennsylvania has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.