Best Social Work Schools in New York

New York has 28 colleges offering Social Work programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 655 recent graduates. Graduates in New York earn $34,034 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $31,424, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

Schools in NY

$34,034

NY Avg. Earnings

$31,424

National Avg.

482

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Social Work in New York

Public Schools (11)

$34,765

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (17)

$33,546

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools in New York produce comparable or higher early earnings for Social Work graduates, often at lower cost — making them strong value options.

Social Work Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 54.0%

Iona University

New Rochelle, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 91.1%

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 56.3%

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private

$32,925

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,024

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 77.5%

Dominican University New York

Orangeburg, NY · Private

$36,560

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 78.8%

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public

$36,218

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,272

Graduates: 126

Acceptance: 55.4%

College of Staten Island CUNY

Staten Island, NY · Public

$38,289

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: N/A

Skidmore College

Saratoga Springs, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 22.9%

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $35,976

Graduates: 31

Acceptance: 41.7%

#10

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public

$39,369

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,548

Graduates: 131

Acceptance: 59.4%

#11

CUNY Medgar Evers College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,291

Graduates: 46

Acceptance: 83.4%

#12

Siena College

Loudonville, NY · Private

$36,668

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,219

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 70.6%

#13

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public

$31,708

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $29,932

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 75.2%

#14

New York University

New York, NY · Private

University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $22,965

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 49.0%

#17

Long Island University

Brookville, NY · Private

Molloy University

Rockville Centre, NY · Private

Mercy University

Dobbs Ferry, NY · Private

The College of Saint Rose

Albany, NY · Private

Nazareth University

Rochester, NY · Private

Daemen University

Amherst, NY · Private

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,077

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 71.3%

#24

Marist University

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private

Keuka College

Keuka Park, NY · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,200

Graduates: 80

Acceptance: 93.9%

#26

SUNY at Fredonia

Fredonia, NY · Public

$29,685

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $27,808

Graduates: 37

Acceptance: 79.2%

#27

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

$33,318

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,534

Graduates: 67

Acceptance: 75.9%

#28

Roberts Wesleyan University

Rochester, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $30,726

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 77.8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Social Work in New York?

CUNY Hunter College ranks #1 for Social Work in New York with median graduate earnings of N/A within two years of graduation. There are 28 schools offering Social Work programs in the state.

How much do Social Work graduates earn in New York?

Social Work graduates in New York earn an average of $34,034 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $31,424 for this major.

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

New York University is the most selective Social Work program in New York with an acceptance rate of 9.4%. The average acceptance rate across Social Work programs in the state is 68.1%.

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

In New York, private Social Work programs produce average earnings of $33,546 vs $34,765 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 11 public and 17 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

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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.