What our graduates do out in the world after graduation is just as important as what happens to them during their time in the classroom. We provide the skill set and knowledge to transform interests and passion into satisfying careers.

According to a survey of recent social work graduates, each received an average of two employment offers before accepting employment. The vast majority had jobs within a few months of graduation, at competitive salaries. Just out of school, many CUSSW graduates have already found rewarding jobs that point them in exciting directions. Some of these positions include:

• Inpatient social worker, Infant Unit, Children’s Hospital at Montefiore

• Program coordinator, HIV/AIDS Housing Placement Assistance Program

  economically disadvantaged children

• Coordinator, National Center for Children in Poverty, Mailman School of Public Health

• Consultant, Praxis Housing Initiatives

• Clinical services coordinator, Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking

A large number of CUSSW graduates go on to become directors and leaders of social work agencies and institutions throughout the nation and the world. Thirty-nine CUSSW graduates have been deans of other schools of social work.

Office of Career Leadership

Whether your career path leads toward clinical practice, international social work or corporate consulting, our Office of Career and Leadership Development will hone the skills needed and offer the guidance desired to achieve your goals. Columbia’s resources are not “just about getting jobs," said Senior Assistant Dean David Yam. "They’re about developing social work professionals and creating leaders.” The office provides:

• Development seminars on topics such as time management and networking

  fellowships, and post-graduate training

• More information about Career and Leadership Development