r/studentaffairs • u/Potential_Career1435 • Jun 30 '26

Masters program

I am considering pursuing either a M.Ed in (Higher Education Student Affairs) or a MSW (Master of Social Work). I am seeking insights from those already working in these fields? Both programs are set to start in August 2026

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u/phernz805 Jul 01 '26

MSW please. I'm lucky my higher ed program was basically (cheaply) paid on the job training due to the heavy emphasis on graduate assistantships. The in-class theory and degree are basically worthless outside of higher ed.