Clinical/Medical Social Work
Program Availability
Schools Offering
12
15 total including inactive
States
5
Across 5 states
Graduates (2025)
225
Total completions
Clinical/Medical Social Work is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 5 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Nebraska, Texas and Indiana.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$68,090
Healthcare Social Workers
Job Growth
+7.7%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$3,150
In-state annual rate
Graduates typically pursue careers as Healthcare Social Workers. In-state tuition ranges from $1,464 to $5,154, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.
Graduate Demographics
Gender Distribution
Degree Level Distribution
Is This Career Right for You?
Is This Career Right for You?
Interest Profile (Holland Codes)
helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data
What does this mean? ▼
This career is best suited for people who enjoy:
- Helping others
- Teaching
- Conducting research
- Solving complex problems
- Organization
- Data management
Ideal Candidate Profile
👤 Personality Traits
💡 Interests
⭐ Work Values
❓ Ask Yourself These Questions
Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?
Are you comfortable working indoor with heavy physical demands?
Do you enjoy collaborating with team members?
Do you value social perceptiveness?
Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?
✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:
- • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
- • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
- • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization
- • Physically active individuals
⚠ Consider These Challenges:
- • Those who prefer routine tasks
- • Those who prefer working independently
- • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
- • Those with physical limitations
Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.
Where Can You Study Clinical/Medical Social Work?
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