Social Work Careers
Your Master of Social Work degree prepares you to advocate for and empower individuals, to promote social justice and equality and to make the world a better place for all people.
Social Work Occupation Outlook
Possible Careers
- Child, Family and School Social Worker
- Healthcare Social Worker
- Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker
Projected New Jobs
109,700 new jobs or 16% growth in this field from 2016-2026
Median Salary
$46,890 annually or $22.54 hourly
Upon graduation, every MSW Online student will be able to:
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
- Engage diversity and difference in practice
- Advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice
- Engage in practice-informed research and research-informed practice
- Engage in policy practice
- Engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
- Assess individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
- Intervene with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities
- Evaluate practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities