Social Work
Offerings for Social Work:| AAS Degree | Certficates | Bachelor's Degree |
| This program provides two tracks to train students to focus on the prevention and remediation of problems facing individuals and families. In addition to general education requirements, specific occupational curriculum is part of this program. More |
Our basic chemical dependency certificate and human services certificate provide a foundation for students who will pursue a future in human services. Each of these certificates leads to the AAS degree. More |
Once you have completed your first two years of college coursework at of the LSC colleges, you may want to continue at LSC-University Center to earn your bachelor's degree in social work. Obtaining a bachelor’s degree can help you stand out to a potential employer and increase your earning potential. More |
Offerings Available At:
- Montgomery
- LSC-University Center
Salary:
Median annual earnings of child, family, and school social workers were $37,480 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $29,590 and $49,060. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,480, and the top 10 percent earned more than $62,530. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of child, family, and school social workers in May 2006 were:
- Elementary and secondary schools $48,360
- Local government $43,500
- State government $39,000
- Individual and family services $32,680
- Other residential care facilities $32,590
Median annual earnings of medical and public health social workers were $43,040 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $34,110 and $53,740. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,280, and the top 10 percent earned more than $64,070. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of medical and public health social workers in May 2006 were:
- General medical and surgical hospitals $48,420
- Home health care services $44,470
- Local government $41,590
- Nursing care facilities $38,550
- Individual and family services $35,510
Median annual earnings of mental health and substance abuse social workers were $35,410 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $27,940 and $45,720. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $22,490, and the top 10 percent earned more than $57,630. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of mental health and substance abuse social workers in May 2006 were:
- Local government $39,550
- Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals $39,240
- Individual and family services $34,920
- Residential mental retardation, mental health and substance abuse facilities $30,590
- Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers $34,290
Median annual earnings of social workers, all other were $43,580 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $32,530 and $56,420. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $25,540, and the top 10 percent earned more than $68,500. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of social workers, all other in May 2006 were:
- Local government $46,330
- State government $45,070
- Individual and family services $35,150
About 20 percent of social workers are members of a union. Many belong to the union that represents workers in other occupations at their place of employment.
Job Growth:
Employment for social workers is expected grow much faster than the average for all occupations through 2016. Job prospects are expected to be favorable, particularly for social workers who specialize in the aging population or work in rural areas.
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