Career & Professional Development at Silver

Career preparation is an important part of a student’s academic journey at NYU Silver School of Social Work.

One of the many things that makes Silver special is that it has its very own office devoted to career and professional development, specifically for Silver students. The Office of Career & Professional Development at NYU Silver School of Social Work, in partnership with the NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development, strives to prepare the best career-ready social workers in the field by providing personalized, inclusive, and student-centered guidance and partnering with faculty, alumni, and other departments to strategically integrate career competencies into all aspects of the student experience.

We aim to promote continual personal, professional, and community growth by offering comprehensive resources, tools, and programs that we hope will serve as a bridge between students’ academic experiences, identities, and their professional paths; facilitate successful and fulfilling career journeys; and contribute to Silver’s mission to prepare forward-thinking leaders with the readiness to advance the social work profession.

Silver Snapshot: Career Outcomes

NYU Silver alumni are making an impact around the world in a wide range of social service organizations, hospitals and healthcare settings, schools, and contribute in many other ways to elevating lives.

Top Industries for Employment

Silver Snapshot: Salary Information

Students are encouraged to research all aspects of employment within the social work profession, including salary ranges. While salary can vary across fields of practice, the nature of work, location, and type of employer, here are some starting resources to aid you as you consider job offers and career moves.