- According to Online MSW Programs (onlinemswprograms.org), an MSW degree is worth $34,000 to $65,000 annually. Where you fall in that range will depend on experience, location and specific employers, such as hospitals versus community outreach centers in struggling neighborhoods. The best paying jobs tend to go to graduates of Fordham, Columbia, Rutgers or Michigan University, according to Online MSW Programs.
- An MPA degree can earn you approximately $84,000 per year. The typical position for this salary would be a director of a prominent nonprofit organization. The federal government also employs MPAs at about this salary, depending on years of experience.
- According to All Psychology Schools (allpsychologyschools.com), substance abuse counselors tend to make the lowest salaries ($38,000). Marriage and Family Therapists are next to the lowest ($45,000), and above this profession is Psychotherapy Social Worker ($47,000). Medical Social Workers and Child Welfare Social Workers make up the next two salary levels ($55,000 and $57,000), while School Social Workers and Medical Clinical Social Workers occupy the two highest levels of the salary range ($58,000 and $59,000).
- If you already work as a case worker with a bachelor's degree, you can increase your salary by completing online programs to get your MSW or MPA. Online degrees from respected institutions such as the University of Southern California, the University of New England and Capella University can boost your earnings into the $64,000 to $84,000 range.
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