Associate Degrees in Social Work
Education Levels of Social Work Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,934 people earned their associate degree in social work. This makes it the 66th most popular associate degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in social work at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 34,707 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 20,308 |
| Associate Degree | 1,934 |
| Graduate Certificate | 926 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 926 |
| Basic Certificate | 464 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 116 |
Earnings of Social Work Majors With Associate Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding an associate degree in social work is $29,768. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $25,052 to a high of $34,815.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for social work majors who have their associate degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their associate degree in social work. About 88.2% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 228 |
| Women | 1,706 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of social work associate degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 22 |
| Black or African American | 362 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 532 |
| White | 824 |
| International Students | 10 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 184 |
Most Popular Social Work Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer an associate degree in social work. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for social work students seekingan associate degree is South Texas College. Each year, around 28,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their associate degree in social work from South Texas College. About 93% of this group were women, and 98% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that South Texas College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
Tyler Junior College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social work. Each year, around 11,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in social work from Tyler Junior College. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social work at Tyler Junior College make a median salary of 29,768.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Salt Lake Community College. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their associate degree in social work from Salt Lake Community College. Of these students, 76% were women and 50% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Salt Lake Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
Truckee Meadows Community College comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social work. Roughly 10,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 44 people received their associate degree in social work from Truckee Meadows Community College. About 76% of this group were women, and 67% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Truckee Meadows Community College social work graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,768.
The 5th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Austin Community College District. Roughly 39,800 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their associate degree in social work from Austin Community College District. Around 67% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women. Austin Community College District social work graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,768.
Northampton County Area Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social work. Roughly 8,900 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in social work from Northampton Community College. Around 57% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 90% were women. Data shows that Northampton Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
The 6th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Camden County College. Roughly 8,100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in social work from Camden County College. Of these students, 92% were women and 54% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Camden County College social work graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,768.
The 6th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Georgia Military College. Each year, around 7,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their associate degree in social work from Georgia Military College. Around 74% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 96% were women. Data shows that Georgia Military College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
The 9th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is San Juan College. Each year, around 5,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their associate degree in social work from SJC. Of these students, 84% were women and 78% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SJC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
The 10th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Hudson County Community College. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their associate degree in social work from HCCC. Of these students, 84% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Hudson County Community College social work graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,768.
Holmes Community College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social work. Roughly 5,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people received their associate degree in social work from Holmes Community College. Around 85% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 95% were women. Holmes Community College social work graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,768.
El Centro College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social work. Each year, around 74,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 31 people received their associate degree in social work from El Centro College. About 92% of this group were women, and 86% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that El Centro College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
The 13th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Brookdale Community College. Each year, around 10,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 30 people received their associate degree in social work from Brookdale Community College. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 81% were women. Data shows that Brookdale Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
The 14th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Stark State College. Each year, around 10,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in social work from Stark State College. Of these students, 66% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Stark State College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
North Idaho College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social work. Each year, around 4,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in social work from NIC. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 74% were women. Data shows that NIC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
Bristol Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social work. Roughly 6,200 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in social work from Bristol. Around 46% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women. Those who complete their associate degree in social work at Bristol Community College make a median salary of 29,768.
Sinclair Community College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social work. Each year, around 18,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in social work from Sinclair Community College. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women. Data shows that Sinclair Community College graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $29,768.
The 18th most popular school in the country for social work majors who are seeking their associate degree is Tulsa Community College. Roughly 15,500 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in social work from Tulsa Community College. About 90% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their associate degree in social work at Tulsa Community College make a median salary of 29,768.
Cumberland County College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in social work. Each year, around 2,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their associate degree in social work from Cumberland County College. Of these students, 83% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Cumberland County College social work graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,768.
Howard College is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking an associate degree in social work. During the most recent year for which we have data, 23 people received their associate degree in social work from Howard County Junior College. Around 86% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Howard College social work graduates who receive their associate degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $29,768.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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