The average annual wage of the occupations is $67,430 and $32 per hour. 6 vocational programs could be taken for the Healthcare Social Workers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 185,020 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 6 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Healthcare Social Workers.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thanatology | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Social Work | 53 | $26,954 | - | - | - |
| Forensic Social Work | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Social Work (other) | 15 | $33,802 | - | - | - |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 12 | $10,524 | - | - | - |
| Hospice and Palliative Care | 1 | - | - | - | - |
The following 18 occupations are related to Healthcare Social Workers.
| Occupation | Total Employees | Annual Wages | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | 71,730 | $106,600 | $51 |
| Psychologists, All Other | 14,480 | $110,300 | $53 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 63,340 | $68,730 | $33 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | 84,750 | $48,430 | $23 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 352K | $59,190 | $28 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 115K | $63,870 | $31 |
| Health Education Specialists | 57,800 | $69,790 | $34 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | 409K | $44,240 | $21 |
| Community Health Workers | 58,550 | $52,610 | $25 |
| Occupational Therapists | 145K | $96,790 | $47 |
| Recreational Therapists | 15,540 | $60,910 | $29 |
| Registered Nurses | 3,175K | $94,480 | $45 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | 35,100 | $306,640 | $147 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | 112K | $240,790 | $116 |
| Psychiatrists | 24,830 | $256,930 | $124 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | 116K | $43,650 | $21 |
| Psychiatric Aides | 32,310 | $41,000 | $20 |
The following 77 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Healthcare Social Workers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.