Social Work
Program Availability
Schools Offering
113
154 total including inactive
States
29
Across 29 states
Graduates (2024)
1,626
Total completions
Social Work is offered as a certificate and associate program at schools across 29 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are New Jersey, Illinois and Ohio.
Career & Cost Overview
Median Salary
$58,570
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Job Growth
+3.4%
10-year projected growth
Median Tuition
$4,800
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
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?
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
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 Social Work?
Click on any state to view schools offering this program.
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