Is A Social Work Degree Worth It?

Have been in the social work field for 41 years...never considered any other career. Was blessed with my parents paying for undergraduate training at a state school then complete government funding for my MSW. The field has become more professional and specialized since I first started...you definitely need your Master's in order to qualify and your best chance for higher pay. I think the best employer of social workers is the federal government...the VA, civilian employment with the military or even active duty with the military, BUT you have to honestly enjoy working with adults and children at their lowest and not necessarily be thanked after you've helped. You have to know you've done the best you could.

I was thinking of getting a psychology or social work degree cause it lines more with I care about. I don’t really care about money that much but it’s so necessary to make more because it’s hard to live happily being broke as and adult and when I was a kid growing up. I don’t really care about any other degrees tho

Any professional course would you advise a starter to take, does it matter what degree i have if i am to have an msc in social work

I want to study social work because I want to do student counseling in lower level education (lets say kids with IQ's between 75 and 90).

They are more likely to drop out and never get into a paid job. I hope I can help a few get trough school and find a job.

And im not talking about jobs as lawyers here, but plummers, carpenters, retail workers.

I want to become I foster parent I was in the foster care system for 3 years and I am super great full to them and I still talk to them I want to help people just like they helped me

Would a felony matter? I want to help and give back to my community. I understand people who are at risk and vulnerable to the “streets.” I just don’t want to be bogged down due to my past 🫤

Do volunteeringbor aprentiship in it really worth it

if I do an online degree in BA in PSYCHOloGY and then try to get my masters after both BA and MSW online would that work out well for my future ? i was thinking about being either a hospital MSW or Nursing home MSW

I make 54k a year with a BSW as a drug counselor. I have great benefits. 7 weeks paid time. great 403b match and health insurance. It all depends on where you work, Hospitals and stated jobs is where you can make good money.

I got MSW and I'm earning 51.2k yearly.

I am doing a bsw right now I plan to become a psychologist. The reason I am doing bsw over phyc is because it will still make me a good candidate for phd in phyc after I do a masters in social work. I'm in Canada so the pay is actually not bad here for counselors

I am a incoming freshman going into college and I really want to go into Social Work. I am extremely empathetic and a people person. I want to do great thing for people but at the same time I would like to make at least decent money 60k+ preferably. Ik for that chance I’d need a Masters but I’d really like some help on how to get in that position. Should I try to get a certain type of license? Any advice would be awesome!

Most places I checked into the starting pay is 50k with average of 70k. I'm from Louisiana and the state pay range is 50 -80k. I'm in California now and it starts at 70k to 120k. That doesn't include freelancing and entrepreneurial endeavors.

No it's not, job is hard to find

The love of my LIFE. Thats what SW is for me...

Run don't walk from pursuing this degree. It's really not a defined profession and no money. I am an BSW and MSW and dumped it and became a lawyer instead.

I am social worker I understand after many years that social work is the science of hear and science of hope.
It's the the science of empathy

Am I the only one who feels a 50k salary is extremely hard to get with a HS diploma?

Hell no have a master degree the pay is not there. My children will not be teachers nor work in the human services field. College cost way to much to work for so little. This field you become the working poor yourself. Frankly these skills can be taught in the job this major should not be in college.

I'm majoring in Social Work in a public University in Bangladesh and I love it.

A clinical social worker is worth it

Living in CA, the figures you provide are highly inaccurate for some areas. Using blanket averages can possibly dissuade individuals from pursing specific career paths they may feel passionate about. I do appreciate the work that goes into your videos, but I feel you should provide a disclaimer that you utilize national averages which are not applicable in all states. Just for reference, social workers in the Bay Area average between $80k and $110k per year....starting.

All depents the states you lived and the demanding of the job.... Im from new york and a social work can make good money in a rehad..... More when you're an bilingual....

LCSW private practice clinicians can make 100k or more here in Texas. With the explosion in Telehealth, it’s even more feasible. Take this advice with a grain of salt. Research it yourself.

I’m doing it in the uk; my degree is a Bsc as it emphasises evidence based practice - research and being able to access that through social work theories and models if a case is complex and you’re assessing a situation. The burn out and case load is a huge issue in the UK, but career opportunities are higher because of that. I don’t want to work with children and families because of this; I’d rather work with adults

Do anyone have a good online school they recommend for a BSW?

How about Canada

I have my undergraduate degree in social work. I wanted to somewhat get my MSW but...I can't do the required field placements...too many hours. Also, since I graduated back in 2014, I can't do advanced standing here in my local area. Again, the field requirement is ridiculous!!! I would have to complete two field placements!!! No thank you!! It's cool though since I also have an HR background.

I don't feel cheated since I was able to use my GI Bill for an almost free education. I didn't want the MSW to practice or work in the field ( I worked in both juvenile and adult corrections)...I enjoyed my undergrad social work coursework but, I always thought that I would end up back in HR. 😇😇

Very few men choose social work. Why?

Social work is a very rewarding career. However they are underpaid and undervalued.

getting my bachelors in business with a minor in social work, can anyone advice if this is a good path ? ps im going back to get my masters in business.

Can you say something about Demography and Social Statistics

I’m going to get a Social worker degree, should I get a double major in psychology or sociology? Or both

Thank you for spreading information about social work aka empathic work of the heart which is how I look at it (however overly-poetly and idealized that descriptor may feel) Keep it up!

I’ll be starting my BSW next year! The career growth for mental health and addiction is gonna sky rocket. However my goal with my BSW/MSW is to work in forensic/healthcare.

Do a specific video in urban planning.

I am an Indian. And I have done my MSW in women and child welfare, community development from india from a reputed university. I have 8 years exp. on school social work, and on child welfare. I want to grow more. Because the growth here is not much. How can I apply and where can I apply. Kindly help me. I will be obliged.
Thank you.

The Social Work Field is very rewarding. A travel Social Worker is a great opportunity. Do not make your decision from this video. The Social Work field can lead to many paths.

2022 grad making 56000 working in the ED as a psych evaluator. Also a therapist making 50 Alhamdullilah

To answer, maybe maybe not. Just a note: A cup of water is just a cup of water. To the human eye it doesn’t have any impurities. To scientists and experts it requires a filter. You can take away from it or add to it. You can add flavor, you can add salt, you can even add sugar. Whatever you add or subtract from that water is how it will taste. Remember your children are like cups of water. You are not the only person pouring into them and not the only person taking ingredients away. They encounter people everywhere as they come and go. Unlike water they also watch and mimic your behavior from time to time. Those children who can be sweet, salty, bitter, or mean eventually grow up. So keep that in mind when you realize that your little water has grown up to be a glass of dry wine, semisweet coffee, flat soda, or vodka and rum. This was for the parents who lack accountability and pass that weight on to their children. God bless the social workers in the field who take the time to help.

At least you need an MSW to get a payoff.

As a current BSW student who intends to go to grad school and get my clinical liscence, it should also be noted there are many people in the profession who indoctrinate students into believing they can't be a good social workers and get paid well. You may have to get an MSW and liscencing to get paid decent, but it's an obtainable goal. My university offers a number of graduate assistantships per cohort and prioritize students who have participated in advocacy and leadership roles during undergrad, so it isn't far fetched for someone in my situation to get their Masters paid for and a stipend for living expenses. It's also an obtainable graduate degree for working adult. There are many programs offered online and part time. I know a number of social workers who paid out of pocket or negotiated tuition assistance through their employer.

Start pay in Denmark for BSW is 78k USD

I'm a BSW working for the state in public assistance. Mostly accurate portrayal of the field. Starting pay isn't super great, but the benefits (at least if you work in a government job) can compensate a bit. I've been promoted up to a supervisor role, so compensation can reach 72k based on experience. If I move up higher it can go to 6 figures eventually. If you don't plan on going into management, then the pay is gonna be more avg, maybe 50s t0 60s. But you do need to factor in benefits. I get excellent health benefits that I only pay $30 a month for, I'm vested in a pension after 10 years, student loan forgiveness, and lots of leave and paid holidays. The case loads are very high in public assistance programs and the policies can be very complex so it does require the ability to deal with stress and be highly organized to keep up. Overall I like my job, but it's definitely not for everyone.

My daughter is an MSW and she loves her career. She got a job right out of college making 62K. Three years later she is making 72K. I was fortunate enough to be able to pay for her BA and Masters. Glad I was able to do that for her.

School social worker here! Satisfied one as well. Located in NY
When I had my BSW I was making 45k and when I got my MSW in 2020 I got a school gig staring at 78k plus holidays and summer off and awesome health insurance. In addition, after getting my LMSW 2021, I started individual therapy which bumped me up to a little over 90k. Annually, I get an increase to my salary and will be making 6 figures and over after just 4 years. Also, many agencies are seeking social workers to be in an admin role due to their problem solving skills and the current mental health issues that is going on in America. - school loan was low (30k) state colleges and scholarships.

Social work degree, as a graduate with a master’s degree, attending a PWI. I realized when I arrived at the university, white folks seem to become more invested in my success than I was. “Oh we have a intercity minority who surely experience hardship in America ghettos.” Nevertheless, I let them think that, actually, my family was well off, my college tuition was paid. I lived, ate and dressed better than my fellow students. Still they thought, poor black boy we must insure he makes it in your program. I knew then, I had it made. I told the stories they wanted to hear and rode that white pony to MSW.

Can you make a video on Masters in journalism worth it. As a English language and literature graduate, I don't know whether journalism will help me to set my career. Other than working in newspaper agencies and news channels is there any other jobs after completing Masters in journalism? Pls reply. Iam from India , want to do my masters in abroad , does journalism worth it?