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Social Work in Iowa

Social Work Schools in Iowa

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Iowa

There are 10,130 people in the state and 1,154,620 people in the nation working in Social Work jobs.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. IA

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Iowa

Social Work grads earn an average of $63,280 in the state and $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. IA

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

#1

University of Iowa

Iowa City

Graduates earn a median salary of $47,110 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 85%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 89%.

Grads earn a median early-career salary of $43,293 after earning their degree at this institution. The school admits about 94% of applicants. 85% of full-time students return after their first year.

Social Work Careers in IA

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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