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Best Social Work Schools in New York
Top Social Work programs in New York ranked by national standing and graduate earnings -- updated 2026.
Programs listed: 15
Avg major earnings: $52,333
Top Social Work Programs in New York
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Earnings reflect graduates of this specific major.
| # | School | 4yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYU #153 national | $64,289 |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College #185 national | N/A |
| 3 | University at Albany #392 national | $54,302 |
| 4 | CUNY Lehman College #440 national | $50,858 |
| 5 | Nazareth University #479 national | $47,905 |
| 6 | State University of New York at Plattsburgh #667 national | $46,466 |
| 7 | SUNY Brockport #679 national | $41,017 |
| 8 | Roberts Wesleyan University #691 national | N/A |
| 9 | SUNY at Fredonia #791 national | $43,679 |
| 10 | College of Staten Island CUNY #920 national | $56,620 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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