Social Work master's degree programs in Texas
Compare 17 reporting programs using the same federal field and master's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Texas
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1University of HoustonHouston · Debt not reported$68,0322The University of Texas at AustinAustin · Debt not reported$64,3963The University of Texas at San AntonioSan Antonio · Debt not reported$64,1724The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyEdinburg · Debt not reported$64,1615Our Lady of the Lake UniversitySan Antonio · Debt not reported$62,9136The University of Texas at ArlingtonArlington · Debt not reported$62,8907Texas State UniversitySan Marcos · Debt not reported$62,6198The University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso · Debt not reported$62,4349West Texas A&M UniversityCanyon · Debt not reported$62,18810Stephen F Austin State UniversityNacogdoches · Debt not reported$61,841
CAREER CONTEXT IN TX
What related occupations pay in Texas
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
- $76,520
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,490–$98,080
- State employment
- 13,460
- Projected growth
- +7.2%
- Annual openings
- 18,500
21-1021Child, Family, and School Social Workers
- State median wage
- $55,680
- Middle 50% wage range
- $46,330–$63,870
- State employment
- 21,670
- Projected growth
- +4.4%
- Annual openings
- 33,900
21-1029Social Workers, All Other
- State median wage
- $84,240
- Middle 50% wage range
- $49,610–$115,210
- State employment
- 2,880
- Projected growth
- +2.3%
- Annual openings
- 5,800
25-1113Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $83,440
- Middle 50% wage range
- $70,090–$104,270
- State employment
- 90
- Projected growth
- +2.6%
- Annual openings
- 1,100
21-1022Healthcare Social Workers
- State median wage
- $69,990
- Middle 50% wage range
- $52,950–$80,910
- State employment
- 10,880
- Projected growth
- +8.5%
- Annual openings
- 16,900
21-1023Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
- State median wage
- $46,630
- Middle 50% wage range
- $41,080–$57,320
- State employment
- 8,220
- Projected growth
- +10.3%
- Annual openings
- 12,500
21-1019Counselors, All Other
- State median wage
- $54,450
- Middle 50% wage range
- $44,080–$65,490
- State employment
- 2,550
- Projected growth
- +5.9%
- Annual openings
- 4,300
21-1092Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- State median wage
- $52,880
- Middle 50% wage range
- $48,100–$63,150
- State employment
- 8,100
- Projected growth
- +3.0%
- Annual openings
- 7,900
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Texas; 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 Houston | Houston | $68,032 | Not available |
| 2 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin | $64,396 | Not available |
| 3 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio | $64,172 | Not available |
| 4 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Edinburg | $64,161 | Not available |
| 5 | Our Lady of the Lake University | San Antonio | $62,913 | Not available |
| 6 | The University of Texas at Arlington | Arlington | $62,890 | Not available |
| 7 | Texas State University | San Marcos | $62,619 | Not available |
| 8 | The University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso | $62,434 | Not available |
| 9 | West Texas A&M University | Canyon | $62,188 | Not available |
| 10 | Stephen F Austin State University | Nacogdoches | $61,841 | Not available |
| 11 | Texas Tech University | Lubbock | $61,750 | Not available |
| 12 | Baylor University | Waco | $61,272 | Not available |
| 13 | Abilene Christian University | Abilene | $60,816 | Not available |
| 14 | East Texas A&M University | Commerce | $60,618 | Not available |
| 15 | Texas Christian University | Fort Worth | $60,329 | Not available |
| 16 | Tarleton State University | Stephenville | $59,672 | Not available |
| 17 | Texas A&M University-Kingsville | Kingsville | $44,786 | 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 Texas
What do Social Work master's degree graduates earn in Texas?
Across 17 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $62,188 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 Texas colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. University of Houston has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.