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Social Work Schools in Alabama

630 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Social Work is the 4th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Social Work Majors in Alabama

Social Work majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 603
Post-Master’s Certificate 22
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 5
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 5

Gender Distribution

In Alabama, a social work major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of social work majors in Alabama is as follows:

  • Asian: 0.2%
  • Black or African American: 40.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 45.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.5%
  • Other Races: 11.1%
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Jobs for Social Work Grads in Alabama

10,500 people in the state and 987,750 in the nation are employed in jobs related to social work.

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Wages for Social Work Jobs in Alabama

Social Work grads earn an average of $47,740 in the state and $58,470 nationwide.

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There are 8 colleges in Alabama that offer social work degrees. Learn about the most popular 8 below:

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
37,840 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,485 a year. Of all the students who attend this school, 85% get financial aid.

169 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 7.30% which is lower than average. 54% of the teachers are full time. Graduates earn an average $32,760 after graduation.

84 Degrees in Major Awarded
27% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,529. The average student takes 4.94 years to complete their degree at AAMU. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

In their early career, UNA grads earn an average salary of $35,791. The full-time teacher rate is 66%. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

31 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.30%. The full-time teacher rate is 78%. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it.

#7

Samford University

Birmingham
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $45,778 after earning their degree at this institution. 100% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 99% are considered full time.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
30% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $25,949 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

Social Work Careers in AL

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Marriage and Family Therapists 19% $38,910
Substance Abuse Social Workers 16% $34,310
Healthcare Social Workers 16% $47,900
Social and Community Service Managers 15% $63,100
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 10% $37,950
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 5% $45,060
Social Work Professors 0% $68,110
Social Workers 0% $67,340

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to social work.

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Public Administration 378
Public Policy 7
Other Public Administration 3

View all majors related to Social Work

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