Social Work - Masters Coursework Graduates

Table summary

  • Out of masters coursework graduates in the field of social work, 19.7 per cent were male and 80.1 per cent were female.
  • The median age of masters coursework graduates in the field of social work, was 39 years.
  • Overall, 69.1 per cent of masters coursework graduates in the field of social work, were available for full-time employment after graduation, with a further 3.0 per cent in full-time study, 17.4 per cent in part-time or casual employment, and 7.3 per cent unavailable for full-time study or work.
  • Out of masters coursework graduates in the field of social work who were available for full-time employment, 80.2 per cent were in full-time employment.
  • The median salary for masters coursework graduates in the field of social work was $65,000.

What are the characteristics of masters coursework graduates?
Males Females Total
Survey responses: social work 105 428 534
Sex: social work (%)~ 19.7 80.1 100
Sex: all fields of education (%)~ 42.3 57.7 100
Median age: masters coursework graduates (years) 41 38 39
Median age: all fields of education (years) 34 32 33

What are masters coursework graduates doing after graduation?
Available for full-time employment (%) 73.3 68.2 69.1
In further full-time study (%) 4.8 2.6 3.0
Part-time or casual employment (%) 13.3 18.2 17.4
Unavailable for full-time study or work (%) 6.7 7.5 7.3
Of those available for full-time employment:
In full-time employment: social work (%) 75.3 81.5 80.2
In full-time employment: all fields of education (%) 84.1 80.4 82.1

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

What are masters coursework graduates in full-time employment earning?
Median salary: social work $68,500 $63,000 $65,000
Median salary: all fields of education $90,000 $75,000 $80,000

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