MSW Career Scope: Jobs, Trends, Placements, Salary 2024, Top Recruiters

MSW is a master’s degree in social work that empowers students to expand their knowledge in the field of social work and helps them bring its practical applications into service. This course is best suitable for those candidates who wish to pursue a career that involves working for socially disadvantaged people. Candidates who want to study further can pursue courses such as MBA and PhD to enhance their career prospects. There are ample career opportunities for MSW graduates in the private sector such as 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.

MSW Career: Facts

• There are around 220,000 active Non-governmental organisations, 107,000 registered societies and 89,000 non-government trusts.
• The average salary of a Social Worker Abroad is around $74,000 per annum.
• MSW graduates who wish to work in private firms can join as Corporate Social Responsibility Executives. It is an entry-level position and the starting salary is around INR 3.8 LPA.

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	Description	Average Salary (in INR)
PMU State Coordinators	A PMU State Coordinator is responsible for implementing, monitoring and maintaining records. They also provide feedback on the existing implementation of social schemes.	9 LPA
Senior Consultant	A Senior Consultant offers technical advice and analyses government policies and initiatives.	15 LPA
Field Executive	Field Executive is a field job in rural development. A Field Executive is required to travel and coordinate with people.	3.5 LPA
Associate Professor (MSW)	An Associate Professor teaches elective subjects in a university or college.	7 LPA
PGT Teacher (Social Science)	A PGT Teacher teaches Humanities and Social Science subjects to students of higher classes.	5.5 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary depending on the organisation offering the job.

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	Job Description	Average Salary (in INR)
Social Worker	Social workers make support plans, and are involved in promotion of justice through research and activism.	2.9 LPA
Care Manager	A Care Manager works in healthcare institutions. S/he coordinates the communication among caretakers and is responsible for a patient’s safety.	6.2 LPA
School Counsellor	A School Counselor mentors students to improve their academic performance, guide them career prospects and help them personal growth. They also help them in dealing with emotional and psychological issues.	3.9 LPA
Fundraiser	A Fundraiser is responsible for collecting donations by creating campaigns and conducting events to attract potential donors.	4.8 LPA

Note: The salaries mentioned above may vary depending on the organisation offering the job.

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

Competitive Exams After MSW

MSW graduates can appear for various competitive exams conducted for recruitment in various state and central government jobs.

Given below are some of the top Competitive Examinations that can offer job opportunities for MSW graduates in the government sector:

Competitive Exams	Description
UPSC CSE	UPSC CSE is a national-level competitive exams that is conducted each year for recruitment into Group A and Group B services.
SSC CGL	SSC CGL is a national-level exam through which candidates can seek jobs as Assistants in various Ministries.
SBI PO	SBI PO offers job opportunities in SBIs located at various places in India. The candidate joins as an Assistant Manager.
SBI Clerk	SBI Clerk offers recruitment in clerical positions in SBIs.

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 2-year postgraduate-level 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 college-wise average fees and median package offered during placements are presented in the table below:

MSW Colleges	Average Fees (in INR)	Average Salary (in INR)
University of Mumbai [MU]	60,000	15 LPA
University of Lucknow	28,480 - 1.12 L	14.4 LPA
Prasanna School of Public Health, MAHE	1.52 L	11.68 LPA
Srinivas University	1.09 L	10 LPA
Dibrugarh University	84.08 K	9 LPA
NIT Durgapur - National Institute of Technology	30,000	8.15 LPA
Dravidian University	32,600	8 LPA
Kristu Jayanti College	1.65 L	7.5 LPA
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Amritapuri Campus	1.1 L - 2.75 L	4.7 - 7.35 LPA
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences	4,380	7.25 LPA

Note: The fees and salary mentioned above may vary.

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