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What job can you get with a social work degree?
Most social work graduates go on to become social workers, healthcare social workers, and substance abuse social workers. Social work grads also go on to become family social workers and mental health counselors. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in a social work degree will be useful:
Social Worker
Salary
63k
Growth
3%
Satisfaction
Low

Healthcare Social Worker
Salary
62k
Growth
19%
Satisfaction
Low

Substance Abuse Social Worker
Salary
57k
Growth
18%
Satisfaction
Low

Family Social Worker
Salary
54k
Growth
6%
Satisfaction
Low

Mental Health Counselor
Salary
40k
Growth
19%
Satisfaction
Average

Drug & Alcohol Counselor
Salary
35k
Growth
22%
Satisfaction
Average

Rehabilitation Counselor
Salary
44k
Growth
8%
Satisfaction
Average

Community Health Worker
Salary
47k
Growth
17%
Satisfaction
Average
School Counselor
Salary
63k
Growth
8%
Satisfaction
Average

Counselor
Salary
60k
Growth
N/A
Satisfaction
Average
Pro tip
Still unsure if a degree in social work is your calling? Read our comprehensive guide on how to choose a career