Exam pass rates
2024 pass/fail summary reports include exam pass rate data for all first-time test-takers and for jurisdictions and schools of social work.
2024 summary report for all first-time test-takers
The following information applies to individuals taking the social work licensing exams for the first time in all ASWB member jurisdictions in 2024.
Pass rates are most representative for groups of more than 200 candidates.
| Exam | Total number of exams administered | 2024 pass rate |
| Associate | 415 | 66.7% |
| Bachelors | 3,080 | 67.2% |
| Masters | 20,566 | 73.0% |
| Advanced Generalist | 84 | 50.0% |
| Clinical | 23,443 | 75.3% |
Summary pass rate reports by state/province
Select a state, province, or territory to download 2024 pass rate data (PDF) for that jurisdiction.
Summary pass rate reports by social work degree program
Select a state or province, and then select a social work degree program to download 2024 pass rate data (PDF) for that program.
Exam resources for educators
ASWB offers a suite of free resources to help social work educators prepare students for the exams.