Social Work Vocational Programs

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Tuition & Fees $6,188 $10,989
In the United States, 183 colleges are offering Social Work certificates or associate's degree programs. The 2024 average tuition & fees of the Social Work vocational program is $6,188 for state residents and $10,989 for out-of-state students.
By offered program type, 2 schools offer less than 12 weeks certificate, 33 schools offer less than 1 year certificate, 26 schools offer 1-2 years certificate, and 159 schools offer associate degree programs.
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What is Social Work Career?

A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling
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Average Wage by Jobs after Social Work Program

Next jobs are possible career after earning Social Work certificate/degree. The average wage is based on the latest employment and wage data (May 2022) from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
The average annual wage of Social and Community Service Managers career is $79,310 and, for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary, the average annual income is $75,330.
Social Work Careers and its Average Wage (as of May 2023)
Job TitleHourly WageAnnual Wage
Social and Community Service Managers$38.13$79,310
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary-$75,330
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$31.21$64,920
Social Workers, All Other$30.94$64,360
Marriage and Family Therapists$30.44$63,300
Healthcare Social Workers$30.17$62,760
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$28.91$60,130
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$27.25$56,680
Counselors, All Other$23.93$49,770

Social Work Career Schools

183 matched schools

Lawson State Community College

Birmingham, AL | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$4,980 (in-state) $8,790 (out-of-state)

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK | public, four-years
Tuition & Fees
$7,566 (in-state) $21,693 (out-of-state)

Cochise County Community College District

Sierra Vista, AZ | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$2,232 (in-state) $6,000 (out-of-state)

Glendale Community College

Glendale, AZ | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 (in-state) $8,958 (out-of-state)

GateWay Community College

Phoenix, AZ | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 (in-state) $8,958 (out-of-state)

Mesa Community College

Mesa, AZ | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 (in-state) $8,958 (out-of-state)

Dine College

Tsaile, AZ | public, four-years
Tuition & Fees
$1,410 (in-state) $1,410 (out-of-state)

Phoenix College

Phoenix, AZ | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 (in-state) $8,958 (out-of-state)

Rio Salado College

Tempe, AZ | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 (in-state) $8,958 (out-of-state)

Scottsdale Community College

Scottsdale, AZ | public, 2-4 years
Tuition & Fees
$2,358 (in-state) $8,958 (out-of-state)