Social Work

CIP 44.0701 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

26 total including inactive

States

Across 9 states

Graduates (2023)

Total completions

Social Work is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 9 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are Illinois, New Jersey and Oregon.

Career & Cost Overview

Median Salary

$58,570

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Job Growth

+3.4%

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$7,284

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Child, Family, and School Social Workers. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $11,520, and the work is primarily indoor with heavy physical demands — suited for analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 8 (8.7%)

Female: 84 (91.3%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 55 (59.8%)

Certificate: 37 (40.2%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Social

Investigative

Conventional

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

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

✓ Analytical

✓ Curious

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

💡 Interests

● Helping others

● Teaching

● Conducting research

● Solving complex problems

● Organization

● Data management

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Social Perceptiveness

♦ Helping others

♦ Knowledge

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; research, analysis, and problem-solving; organizing, systematizing, and working with data?

Do you value active listening?

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

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer routine tasks
• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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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.