Social Work - All Degree Levels

Table summary

  • Out of graduates from all degree levels in the field of social work, 15.2 per cent were male and 84.7 per cent were female.
  • The median age of graduates from all degree levels in the field of social work, was 36 years.
  • Overall, 64.5 per cent of graduates from all degree levels in the field of social work, were available for full-time employment after graduation, with a further 7.9 per cent in full-time study, 18.7 per cent in part-time or casual employment, and 6.3 per cent unavailable for full-time study or work.
  • Out of graduates from all degree levels in the field of social work who were available for full-time employment, 76.3 per cent were in full-time employment.
  • The median salary for graduates from all degree levels in the field of social work was $58,800.

What are the characteristics of graduates from all degree levels?
Males Females Total
Survey responses: social work 365 2,031 2,399
Sex: social work (%)~ 15.2 84.7 100
Sex: all fields of education (%)~ 38.3 61.7 100
Median age: graduates from all degree levels (years) 37 35 36
Median age: all fields of education (years) 25 25 25

What are graduates from all degree levels doing after graduation?
Available for full-time employment (%) 72.9 63.1 64.5
In further full-time study (%) 8.2 7.8 7.9
Part-time or casual employment (%) 13.4 19.6 18.7
Unavailable for full-time study or work (%) 4.1 6.7 6.3
Of those available for full-time employment:
In full-time employment: social work (%) 78.6 75.8 76.3
In full-time employment: all fields of education (%) 77.0 75.2 75.9

Most frequently reported occupations:
1. Legal, Social and Welfare Professionals
2. Health and Welfare Support Workers
3. Education Professionals

What are graduates from all degree levels in full-time employment earning?
Median salary: social work $60,000 $58,000 $58,800
Median salary: all fields of education $65,000 $58,000 $60,000

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