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Social Work in Virginia

Social Work Schools in Virginia

Jobs for Social Work Grads in Virginia

There are 23,180 people in the state and 1,154,620 people in the nation working in Social Work jobs.

Social Work Jobs Nationwide vs. VA

Wages for Social Work Jobs in Virginia

A typical salary for a Social Work grad in the state is $73,143, compared to a typical salary of $70,844 nationwide.

Social Work Wages Nationwide vs. VA

There are 3 colleges in Virginia that offer Social Work degrees in our data. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $41,934 a year. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. 86% of full-time students return after their first year.

#2

Liberty University

Lynchburg

One year after graduating, alumni of this school earn a median of $44,414 a year. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. The full-time student retention rate is 79%.

Graduates earn a median salary of $55,366 in their first year after graduation. With an admission rate of 89%, getting in takes some planning. The full-time student retention rate is 87%.

Social Work Careers in VA

Some of the careers Social Work majors go into include:

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

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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