u/mathmaticsmayhem

Hi everyone,

I’m deciding between the MSW programs at University of Toronto and York University (and possibly Windsor), and I’d love to hear from graduates or current students about actual career outcomes.

A few things I’m trying to understand:

• If you went to U of T or York for your MSW, what are you doing now?
• How long after graduating did it take you to get your first role?
• What was your starting salary, and what are you making now (if you’re comfortable sharing a range)?
• If you wanted to get into clinical work/therapy/hospital social work, did your school make that easier or harder?
• For York grads: did you find it harder to secure clinical placements compared to U of T students?
• For U of T grads: did the “pathways” actually make a difference in getting jobs?
• Do you feel the extra cost of U of T was worth it compared with York?
• If your focus became management, leadership, administration, policy, etc., did your school matter much?
• If you could choose again, would you pick the same school?

For context: I don’t have a BSW, so I’d be entering the 2-year MSW route. I care a lot about long-term earning potential, flexibility, and keeping options open (clinical, leadership, healthcare admin, etc.), not just therapy.

Appreciate any honest experiences!

Hi everyone,

I’m deciding between the MSW programs at University of Toronto and York University (and possibly Windsor), and I’d love to hear from graduates or current students about actual career outcomes.

A few things I’m trying to understand:

• If you went to U of T or York for your MSW, what are you doing now?
• How long after graduating did it take you to get your first role?
• What was your starting salary, and what are you making now (if you’re comfortable sharing a range)?
• If you wanted to get into clinical work / therapy / hospital social work, did your school make that easier or harder?
• For York grads: did you find it harder to secure clinical placements compared to U of T students?
• For U of T grads: did the “pathways” actually make a difference in getting jobs?
• Do you feel the extra cost of U of T was worth it compared with York?
• If your focus became management, leadership, administration, policy, etc., did your school matter much?
• If you could choose again, would you pick the same school?

For context: I don’t have a BSW, so I’d be entering the 2-year MSW route. I care a lot about long-term earning potential, flexibility, and keeping options open (clinical, leadership, healthcare admin, etc.), not just therapy.

Appreciate any honest experiences!

Hi everyone,

I’m deciding between the MSW programs at University of Toronto and York University (and possibly Windsor), and I’d love to hear from graduates or current students about actual career outcomes.

A few things I’m trying to understand:

• If you went to U of T or York for your MSW, what are you doing now?
• How long after graduating did it take you to get your first role?
• What was your starting salary, and what are you making now (if you’re comfortable sharing a range)?
• If you wanted to get into clinical work / therapy / hospital social work, did your school make that easier or harder?
• For York grads: did you find it harder to secure clinical placements compared to U of T students?
• For U of T grads: did the “pathways” actually make a difference in getting jobs?
• Do you feel the extra cost of U of T was worth it compared with York?
• If your focus became management, leadership, administration, policy, etc., did your school matter much?
• If you could choose again, would you pick the same school?

For context: I don’t have a BSW, so I’d be entering the 2-year MSW route. I care a lot about long-term earning potential, flexibility, and keeping options open (clinical, leadership, healthcare admin, etc.), not just therapy.

Appreciate any honest experiences!