Social Work Degree Programs

• Employment growth will be higher than average over the next 10 years
• Job growth will be particularly high in rural areas
• 40% of Social Work jobs are for local or State government agencies.

It is a well-known fact that the more education and training a person receives, the greater is their earning potential. Social work is no exception; although an undergraduate degree is a step in the right direction, most jobs in that field require at least a master's in social work. Social workers tend to specialize in a particular area of social work. Some such specialties include child, family, and school social workers, medical and public health social workers, and mental health substance social workers.

The schools below offer accredited social work degree programs that will teach you the skills you need to advance your career. Courses are designed to prepare students for the various certification procedures different states have implemented for social workers. Because continuing your education can prove difficult when juggling the demands of your personal and professional life, these schools offer both day and evening classes. Click on the links below for more information about the schools of your choice, and find the program that fits your busy schedule.