Major · CIP 44.07

Social Work

744 international students graduated in Social Work in the 2024–25 academic year. 733 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
744
International graduates, 2024–25
117 bachelor's · 553 master's · 51 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
733
Four-year schools that offer it
4
Related occupations

Occupations related to Social Work

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-102133,900 openings a year · 70 LCA filings33,900+4.4%$59,55070
Healthcare Social WorkersSOC 21-102216,900 openings a year · 107 LCA filings16,900+8.5%$67,880107
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-102312,500 openings a year · 135 LCA filings12,500+10.3%$60,280135
Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-915118,500 openings a year · 223 LCA filings18,500+7.2%$80,390223

College teaching in this field: Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology