Best Social Work Schools in Maryland

Maryland has 8 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 320 recent graduates. Graduates earn $30,008 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $31,424.

Schools in MD

$30,008

MD Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in Maryland

Public Schools (6)

$29,645

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (2)

$31,098

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,453 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Social Work Schools in Maryland, Ranked by Earnings

Morgan State University

Baltimore, MD · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,414

Graduates: 50

Acceptance: 83.0%

Salisbury University

Salisbury, MD · Public

$29,487

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,560

Graduates: 83

Acceptance: 88.6%

University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Baltimore, MD · Public

$33,687

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,106

Graduates: 92

Acceptance: 74.2%

Bowie State University

Bowie, MD · Public

$23,649

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,635

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 83.5%

Coppin State University

Baltimore, MD · Public

$31,133

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,991

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 49.6%

Frostburg State University

Frostburg, MD · Public

$29,141

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,266

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 89.4%

McDaniel College

Westminster, MD · Private

$27,669

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 83.6%

Hood College

Frederick, MD · Private

$34,526

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 78.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in Maryland?

Morgan State University ranks #1 for Social Work in Maryland with median graduate earnings of $30,771 within two years of graduation. There are 8 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in Maryland?

Social Work graduates in Maryland earn an average of $30,008 within two years of graduation. This is 5% below the national average of $31,424 for this major.

What is the hardest Social Work school to get into in Maryland?

Coppin State University is the most selective Social Work program in Maryland with an acceptance rate of 49.6%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 78.8%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Social Work in Maryland?

In Maryland, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $31,098 vs $29,645 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 6 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Maryland

Computer Engineering $79,410 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $72,459 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,157 Civil Engineering $64,319 Chemical Engineering $63,303 Computer Science $62,464 Engineering, General $62,261 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $58,182

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.