How this graduate became a nomadic social worker
Clara O’Leary, MSW’18, has already worked in three different countries on three different continents—and she can’t wait to see where she’ll end up next.
Careers
Our dedicated Career Services staff is committed to your success. They help you explore promising opportunities, connect with potential employers, polish resumes, and more. Additionally, professors provide support as faculty mentors and work collaboratively with students.
MSW Career Outcomes (Class of 2021)
99%
Students employed within one year of graduation
76%
Starting salaries above $50,000
1.6
Months average length of job search
PhD Outcomes
94%
Employment within 1 year of graduation
Where Our Graduates Work
MSW Graduates
Boston Medical Center
Catholic Charities of Arkansas
Catholic Relief Services
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center
The Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project
The Home for Little Wanderers
Jesuit Refugee Service
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Massachusetts General Hospital
PhD Graduates
Alberto Hurtado University in Chile
Boston Children’s Hospital
Brown University
Harvard University
MIT AgeLab
The Ohio State University
Umeå University, Sweden (2021)
Universidad Loyola del Pacífico
University of Maryland
University of Pittsburgh
Conference Travel & Professional Development
All doctoral students are eligible to be reimbursed up to $1,000 annually for expenses related to conference travel when presenting a paper or poster. With prior approval, these funds may also be used to attend specialized trainings. To further assist with professional development, the school provides business cards for all doctoral candidates.
Alumni News
Join a Global Alumni Network
Support extends beyond graduation: You can leverage career services for life and benefit from connections to 9,032 BCSSW alumni and the more than 180,000 strong Boston College alumni network.
MSW Career Services Events
November 9, 2017 -- Alumni networking event in McGuinn Hall, hosted by the Boston College School of Social Work.
November 9, 2017 -- Alumni networking event in McGuinn Hall, hosted by the Boston College School of Social Work.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
November 9, 2017 -- Alumni networking event in McGuinn Hall, hosted by the Boston College School of Social Work.
November 9, 2017 -- Alumni networking event in McGuinn Hall, hosted by the Boston College School of Social Work.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
November 9, 2017 -- Alumni networking event in McGuinn Hall, hosted by the Boston College School of Social Work.
November 9, 2017 -- Alumni networking event in McGuinn Hall, hosted by the Boston College School of Social Work.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
March 16, 2018 -- Social Services Recruitment Fair hosted by the Boston College Career Center, School of Social Work, and Lynch School Counseling Program.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
January 11, 2018 -- Career Day 2018 alumni panel.
Meet the Director of Career Services
Mock interviews, recruitment fairs, workshops—Cindy Snell facilitates the lifecycle of career development. As Director of Career Services and Alumni Relations, she oversees a range of career offerings for both MSW graduate students and alumni.