The average annual wage of the occupations is $62,880 and $30 per hour. 9 vocational programs could be taken for the Social Workers career. Based on BLS data, a total of 710,320 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The following 9 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare 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 | - | - | - | - |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 4 | $37,447 | - | - | - |
| Juvenile Corrections | 12 | $21,878 | - | - | - |
| Social Work | 53 | $26,954 | - | - | - |
| Youth Services/Administration | 12 | $29,534 | - | - | - |
| Forensic Social Work | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Social Work (other) | 15 | $33,802 | - | - | - |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | 12 | $10,524 | - | - | - |
| Hospice and Palliative Care | 1 | - | - | - | - |
The following 51 occupations are related to Social Workers.
The following 101 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Social Workers. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.