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Social Work in Georgia

Social Work Schools in Georgia

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Georgia

23,440 people in the state and 1,154,620 in the nation are employed in jobs related to Social Work.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. GA

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Georgia

Social Work grads earn an average of $66,110 in the state and $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. GA

Our data covers 2 colleges in Georgia offering Social Work degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

Graduates earn a median salary of $48,074 in their first year after graduation. About 37% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 95%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $37,719 in their first year after graduation. About 62% of those who apply are admitted. 78% of full-time students return after their first year.

Social Work Careers in GA

Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:

Job Title Nationwide Job Growth Nationwide Median Salary
Social and Community Service Managers 13% $156,089
Healthcare Social Workers 12% $78,044
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 8% $65,510
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers 6% $58,560
Social Workers, All Other 5% $62,827
Counselors, All Other 5% $81,766
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists 3% $40,804
Child, Family, and School Social Workers 1% $41,658
Marriage and Family Therapists -4% $74,325

Below are some popular majors that are similar to Social Work.

Major Annual Graduates Nationwide
Public Administration 13,993
Human Services 11,674
Public Policy 6,183
Community Organization & Advocacy 2,651
Other Public Administration 518

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