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Social workers help people in a variety of different ways. Individuals in this field may take the form of counselors, group therapists, researchers, or administrators. Those interested in pursuing careers in this field would normally obtain at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a related social science, though counselors are usually required to hold a master's degree. Pay varies based on title and educational background. In 2006, the median annual salaries for social workers ranged from $35,410 to $43,580, depending on the specialty. Experts predict a 22 percent growth in jobs for social workers by 2016.
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Accredited Schools Offering Social Work Degrees
School School Type Annual Tuition Recommend Rate
Capella University For-Profit $10,980 Add Review
Walden University For-Profit $9,480 100% (5 reviews)
Ashford University For-Profit $16,270 57% (7 reviews)
Iowa Central College Non-Profit $5,790 100% (3 reviews)
Saint Leo University Online Non-Profit $18,150 Add Review
USC School of Social Work Non-Profit $41,022 Add Review
Hawaii Pacific University --- --- Add Review
Brandman University Non-Profit $9,611 50% (6 reviews)
Vancouver Career College --- --- Add Review
Trillium College --- --- Add Review
Belhaven University For-Profit $17,700 Add Review
Everest College (Canada) For-Profit $17,780 Add Review

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How many years are involved to get a degree?
Submitted on: March 20, 2012

To work in this field you would normally obtain a bachelor's degree in social work or a social science, which takes 4 years on average. If you are considering work as a counselor you are usually required to get a master's degree, which takes 2 years on average.

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Can I get a job as a social worker with a degree in child developement and family studies?
Submitted on: March 5, 2012

As long as you have bachelor's degree in social work or a related social science, you can get a job as a social worker.

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Looking for online schools that offer social work degrees. Any suggestions?
Submitted on: February 20, 2012

Here is a list of online schools that offer a degree in social work. You can use the filter on the left to narrow down your choices.

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