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Social Work in Alabama

Social Work Schools in Alabama

1,026 Social Work students earned their degrees in the state in 2022-2023.

In terms of popularity, Social Work is the 4th most popular major in the state out of a total 313 majors commonly available.

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 504
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 37
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 37

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: 0.3%
  • Black or African American: 40.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 6.7%
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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 full-time teacher rate is 78%. The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at UA. This public school has an average net price of $20,888.

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169 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
16,497 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $15,002. 96% of students get financical aid. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 50% are considered full time.

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84 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
5,977 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $14,982.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
8,086 Total Students

98% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.67 years to complete their degree at UNA. This public school has an average net price of $10,527.

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31 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
9,238 Total Students

65% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,979. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years.

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21 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
30,737 Total Students

79% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $24,297.

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Samford University

Birmingham
19 Degrees in Major Awarded
77% Graduation Rate
5,729 Total Students

The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Samford. 100% of the teachers are full time. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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12 Degrees in Major Awarded
32% Graduation Rate
4,072 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. A typical student attending Alabama State will pay a net price of $13,527. The full-time teacher rate is 70%.

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Social Work Careers in AL

Some of the careers social work majors go into include:

Job Title AL Job Growth AL Median Salary
Social Work Professors 0% $68,110

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

Major Annual Graduates in AL
Child Advocacy & Policy 22

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