Social Work at Southwestern Michigan College in Dowagiac, MI

Public Administration & Social Services ASSOCIATE CIP 44.0701

Total Graduates

Class of 2024

Annual Tuition & Fees

$7,510

In-state, incl. fees

How to read these numbers

Total Graduates counts the students who completed the Social Work. credential during the 2024 academic year, not those currently enrolled or applied. Programs of this size can be excellent — often with closer faculty contact — but the small cohort means year-over-year completion counts can swing significantly. The $7,510 figure is the published annual tuition and required fees — what the school officially charges before financial aid. Most students pay less once federal Pell grants, state aid, and institutional scholarships are applied, so treat this as a starting point rather than an expected out-of-pocket cost. Because every accredited college reports the same fields to IPEDS each year, you can compare Southwestern Michigan College's figures against similar programs at other schools on a like-for-like basis.

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Social Work.

Degree Level ASSOCIATE

CIP Code 44.0701

Program Family Public Administration & Social Services

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 6 graduates

Award Year 2024

Verified Program Outcomes

Completion and employment results reported to the U.S. Department of Labor for Southwestern Michigan College programs on the state Eligible Training Provider List. Missing values ("—") mean the state suppressed or did not report that metric — they never mean zero.

Program	Completion rate	Employed 6 mo after exit	Employed 1 yr after exit	Median quarterly earnings
Social Work - AAS	32%	56%	53%	$5,946

In the Social Work - AAS program at Southwestern Michigan College, 56% of students were employed within 6 months of exit, and 32% completed the program, and median earnings in the second quarter after exit were $5,946 (U.S. Department of Labor, PY 2023).

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, WIOA participant outcomes (trainingproviderresults.gov), PY 2023.

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

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Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Average Starting Salary

$58,570

10-Year Job Growth

+3.4%

Career Readiness Score

70/100

100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Showing top 5 of 9 careers

Career Title	Starting Salary	Growth Rate	Skill Match	Mapping
Child, Family, and School Social Workers SOC: 21-1021	$46,856	+3.4%	75%	primary100% confidence
Counselors, All Other SOC: 21-1019	$39,864	+12.6%	0%	primary100% confidence
Healthcare Social Workers SOC: 21-1022	$54,472	+7.7%	75%	primary100% confidence
Marriage and Family Therapists SOC: 21-1013	$51,024	+12.6%	75%	primary100% confidence
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers SOC: 21-1023	$48,048	+9.7%	75%	primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$43,928

Peak Salary

$73,213

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

✓ Skills Covered in Program (10)

● Active Listening

● Speaking

● Social Perceptiveness

● Critical Thinking

● Service Orientation

● Judgment and Decision Making

● Reading Comprehension

● Complex Problem Solving

● Monitoring

● Writing

ℹ Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Want to learn more about working as a Child, Family, and School Social Workers — day-to-day work, job outlook, and salary details?

Institution

School Name Southwestern Michigan College

Location Dowagiac, MI

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $7,510

Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $8,006

Average Net Price $6,684

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Program Information

CIP Code: 44.0701

CIP Family: 44

IPEDS ID: