Clinical/Medical Social Work

CIP Code: 51.1503

A clinical/medical social work degree prepares graduates for careers in Social work teachers, postsecondary, Healthcare social workers, Mental health and substance abuse social workers. 48 colleges and universities offer this program.

Annual Degrees Awarded
3,296
Colleges Offering 48
Avg. Career Salary $68,120
Top Career Salary $76,210

Clinical/Medical Social Work Salary by College

Nationally, bachelor’s graduates in this field earn a median $52,119 four years after graduating (middle half: $38,401–$68,626). Where you study it matters: across 50 colleges with reported results, pay ranges from $32,514 to $76,395.

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#College4 yrs afterWage-adjusted1 yr afterMedian debtOutcome Rating
1University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA$76,395$77,694$58,269$12,634A+
2James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA$67,033$61,040$33,971$20,500B+
3Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX$66,865$67,982$34,671$17,731A
4Worcester State University Worcester, MA$63,505$55,923$37,345$21,000C
5Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT$63,218$56,916$36,070$27,239C
6Metropolitan State University Saint Paul, MN$60,780$58,058$56,516$21,335C+
7Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI$58,907$62,111$41,225$25,000D
13Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000B
12Ohio University-Main Campus Athens, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000C+
11Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000C
10Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000B
9Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000B
8Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH$57,998$61,893$40,516$26,000C
14Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH$57,701$53,148$43,886$21,584C
15Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN$57,266$54,701$46,691$25,736C
16University of Kansas Lawrence, KS$57,252$59,437$42,480$22,784B+
17Northern Illinois University Dekalb, IL$55,586$54,613$41,139$27,787C+
18Drexel University Philadelphia, PA$54,395$55,320$41,891$21,875A+
19Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI$53,353$56,255$40,333$28,125C+
20University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH$52,735$56,276$46,270$35,000B
21New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM$52,517$60,806$34,750$13,000D
22University of Arizona Tucson, AZ$52,243$53,681$37,992$21,750B
23University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD$52,211$56,200$41,191$25,850C+
24William Paterson University of New Jersey Wayne, NJ$51,502$45,203$39,228$25,000D
25Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ$51,490$52,907$37,693$31,432C
26Rhode Island College Providence, RI$51,379$50,603$37,320$26,463C
27Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN$51,288$55,023$37,268$25,000D
28California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA$51,047$46,449$27,228$14,833C+
29Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM$50,598$58,585$40,645$18,191F
30University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK$49,660$47,558——D
31Columbia Southern University Orange Beach, AL$49,618$56,321$38,439$25,000B
32University of Central Arkansas Conway, AR$49,129$57,894$32,618$25,000C
33Ashford University San Diego, CA$48,922$44,516$39,676$33,129F
34Alvernia University Reading, PA$48,809$49,639$41,115$32,167C+
35University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME$48,604$51,653$39,109$27,704F
36Washburn University Topeka, KS$48,327$50,171$41,632$30,974C
37Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA$47,604$43,348$37,645$25,000D
39Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global Marion, IN$45,729$49,059$40,426$25,370C+
38Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion Marion, IN$45,729$49,059$40,426$25,370B+
40University of the Cumberlands Williamsburg, KY$45,061$51,023$21,137$16,216D
41Pennsylvania Western University California, PA$42,837$43,566$34,541—D
42University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME$42,513$45,180$27,344$27,000D
43Purdue University Global West Lafayette, IN$42,305$45,385$33,954$34,836C+
44Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN$42,133$45,201$34,603$22,303F
45Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA$42,065$48,693$24,340$25,000C
46Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH$40,901$43,647——F
47Lackawanna College Scranton, PA$40,697$41,389$37,845$35,323C+
48Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL$39,894$39,196——F
49New Mexico State University-Main Campus Las Cruces, NM$39,293$45,495$25,631$24,421F
50City Vision University Kansas City, MO$32,514$34,862——F

Bachelor’s degrees. Wage-adjusted = pay ÷ √(state wage index). Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study data.

What Can You Do With a Clinical/Medical Social Work Degree?

Graduates with this degree pursue careers in the following fields:

Social work teachers, postsecondary

$76,210 +2.3% growth

Healthcare social workers

$68,090 +7.7% growth

Mental health and substance abuse social workers

$60,060 +9.7% growth
$68,120
Average Salary Across Careers
$76,210
Highest Paying Career
3
Career Paths Available

Best Colleges for Clinical/Medical Social Work

Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees awarded. These are the top-rated colleges that produce the most graduates in clinical/medical social work.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 388 B+
2 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 191 B+
3 Florida International University Miami, FL 95 B+
4 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 420 B
5 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 175 B
6 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL 163 B
7 University of West Florida Pensacola, FL 128 B
8 University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO 69 B
9 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM 55 B
10 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM 200 C+
11 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 103 C+
12 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD 95 C+
13 Central Community College Grand Island, NE 68 C+
14 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN 42 C+
15 University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD 39 C+
16 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA 37 C+
17 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 26 C+
18 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN 46 C
19 Utica University Utica, NY 35 C
20 Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE 31 C
21 Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE 27 C
22 Capella University Minneapolis, MN 393 D

Largest Clinical/Medical Social Work Programs

Schools ranked by number of graduates. These institutions produce the most clinical/medical social work graduates annually, including online and distance learning programs.

# College Location Degrees Awarded Repit Grade
1 University of Kentucky Lexington, KY 420 B
2 Capella University Minneapolis, MN 393 D
3 Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 388 B+
4 New Mexico Highlands University Las Vegas, NM 200 C+
5 University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA 191 B+
6 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 175 B
7 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL 163 B
8 University of West Florida Pensacola, FL 128 B
9 Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI 103 C+
10 Florida International University Miami, FL 95 B+
11 University of South Dakota Vermillion, SD 95 C+
12 University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO 69 B
13 Central Community College Grand Island, NE 68 C+
14 Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM 55 B
15 Ivy Tech Community College Indianapolis, IN 46 C
16 University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN 42 C+
17 University of Maryland, Baltimore Baltimore, MD 39 C+
18 Loma Linda University Loma Linda, CA 37 C+
19 Utica University Utica, NY 35 C
20 Metropolitan Community College Area Omaha, NE 31 C
21 Southeast Community College Area Lincoln, NE 27 C
22 University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham, AL 26 C+
3,296
Degrees Awarded Annually
48
Colleges Offering Program
3
Related Careers

About Clinical/Medical Social Work

Clinical/Medical Social Work is a degree program offered at 48 colleges and universities across the United States. Each year, approximately 3,296 students graduate with this degree.

Graduates with this degree can pursue careers such as social work teachers, postsecondary, healthcare social workers, mental health and substance abuse social workers.

Program Classification

CIP Code 51.1503
Field (2-digit CIP) 51
Category (4-digit CIP) 51.15

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I do with a Clinical/Medical Social Work degree?
A Clinical/Medical Social Work degree can lead to careers as a social work teachers, postsecondary, healthcare social workers, mental health and substance abuse social workers, and more. Top earners in related careers can make up to $76,210 annually.
How many colleges offer Clinical/Medical Social Work?
48 colleges and universities in the United States offer Clinical/Medical Social Work as a degree program. Each year, approximately 3,296 students graduate with this degree.
What are the best colleges for Clinical/Medical Social Work?
The best colleges for Clinical/Medical Social Work based on Repit's ratings include Florida State University, University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Florida International University, University of Kentucky, Michigan State University. Rankings are based on the college's overall Repit grade and the number of degrees awarded in this program.
What is the salary potential with a Clinical/Medical Social Work degree?
Graduates with a Clinical/Medical Social Work degree can expect average salaries around $68,120 in related careers, with top earners making up to $76,210. Actual salaries depend on the specific career path, experience level, and location.