Social Work, Other
Any program providing instruction in social work and related services not listed above.
- Schools offering
- 16
- Annual completions
- 86
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $51k
About this major
Any program providing instruction in social work and related services not listed above.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, family, and school social workers | $59k | +3.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social and community service managers | $78k | +6.4% | Bachelor's degree |
| Healthcare social workers | $68k | +7.7% | Master's degree |
| Mental health and substance abuse social workers | $60k | +9.7% | Master's degree |
| Social workers, all other | $69k | +3.9% | Bachelor's degree |
| Social work teachers, postsecondary | $76k | +2.3% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$51k
Associate's vs Bachelor's — early-career earnings
Associate's
$41k
Bachelor's
$51k
Top colleges for Social Work, Other
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Regional Technical College | Thomasville, GA | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Gallaudet University | Washington, DC | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| Athens Technical College | Athens, GA | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Carlow University | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Georgia Northwestern Technical College | Rome, GA | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Butler County Community College | Butler, PA | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Muskegon Community College | Muskegon, MI | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Madison Area Technical College | Madison, WI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne, WY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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