MSW Scope: Salary, Job Roles, Career after MSW

MSW is a master’s degree in social work that empowers students to expand their knowledge in the field of social work. This course is best suitable for those who wish to work for socially disadvantaged people. There are so many job options in the private sector like Social Worker, Care Manager, School Counsellor and Fundraiser. They can also pursue professions such as PMU State Coordinators, Senior Consultants, Field Executives, Associate Professors (MSW) and PGT Teachers (Social Science) in the government sector. These jobs may be permanent or contract-based and may require the candidate to have some work experience. Candidates can also seek job opportunities in Group A and Group B government services by qualifying for national-level entrance exams such as UPSC CSE, SSC CGL, SBI PO and SBI Clerk. They can also pursue a career in academia where they get the opportunity to imbibe the values of Social Work in students and encourage them to become good citizens of society.

Top Career Profiles in MSW

Empathy, patience and active listening are some of the key skills required to work in job roles related to social work.

MSW Job Profiles in the Government Sector

Government Ministries such as the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, the Ministry of Rural Development and the Ministry of Women and Child Development notify job vacancies to recruit graduates who have pursued a postgraduate degree in Social Work. MSW graduates can also work in government schools and colleges.

Given below are some of the top government jobs for MSW graduates along with a brief description of the job role and the average annual salary:

MSW Government Jobs	Average Salary in INR
PMU State Coordinators	9 LPA
Senior Consultant	15 LPA
Field Executive	3.5 LPA
Associate Professor	7 LPA
PGT Teacher (Social Science)	5.5 LPA

Note - The salaries are taken from various sources and can vary.

MSW Job Profiles in Private Sector

MSW graduates are trained in offering professional social work and contribute to the social welfare of people. They possess the required education, expertise and values to work with people belonging to all walks of life.

Given below are some of the top MSW Job Profiles along with a brief description of the job role and average annual salary:

MSW Job Profiles	Average Salary
Social Worker	2.9 LPA
Care Manager	6.2 LPA
School Counsellor	3.9 LPA
Fundraiser	4.8 LPA

Note - The salaries are taken from various sources and can vary.

Candidates can also refer to: Social Work Career

MSW Scope in India: Jobs, Salary and Further Education

The scope of MSW in India

Government Organisations: The Government Ministries and Departments that work towards social welfare and the torchbearers of social justice in India offer several job roles related to Social Work. INR 7.7 LPA is the average annual income of a government employee.

Community Service Organisations: Community Service Organizations or NGOs offer a wide range of job opportunities for MSW graduates. They can also seek overseas job opportunities by becoming an International Social Worker.

Corporates and Consultancies: Private companies offer job opportunities with decent packages in many entry-level and executive-level positions. INR 6.8 LPA is the average salary of a corporate employee.

Educational Institutions: MSW Graduates can teach various subjects in primary classes, Social Science in mid-level classes and, Sociology and other Humanities subjects in senior-level classes. The average annual income of a Trained Graduate Teacher (TGT) is INR 5.7 LPA. They can also become Associate Professors, Assistant Professors and Professors in universities and colleges.

Candidates can also read: NGO Management Courses

Courses after MSW

Given below are some of the courses that can be pursued by MSW graduates along with a brief description of the course:

Courses after MSW	Description
MBA	MBA is a PG degree in Business Administration. Pursuing an MBA can help MSW graduates in securing managerial level positions in NGOs.
PhD in Social Work	PhD in Social Work is a research-based programme which where the student works on a thesis. It enhances one’s career opportunities in educational institutions.

Candidates can also read: Teaching Career

Top Recruiters for MSW Graduates

There are more than 2 Lakh Community Service Organizations in India offering a broad range of job opportunities for MSW graduates.

Given below are some of the top companies that hire candidates who have a master’s degree in Social Work:

Top Recruiters
Mukti	Praja Foundation
HelpAge India	Salaam Baalak Trust
Seva Mandir	eVidyaloka
BHUMI	Child Rights and You
Robin Hood Army	Teach For India

Best MSW Colleges for Placements in India

The median package offered during college placements are presented in the table below -

MSW Colleges	Average Salary in INR
University of Mumbai	15 LPA
University of Lucknow	14.4 LPA
Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE	11.68 LPA
Srinivas University	10 LPA
Dravidian University	8 LPA
Kristu Jayanti College	7.5 LPA
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences	4.7 - 7.35 LPA
RCSS Kochi	7.25 LPA

Note - This info is taken from the official website and can vary.

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