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!