Social Work Degree

The social work program at Amarillo College prepares students for careers as an adolescent specialist, child and family social worker, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, and more. The program focuses on social welfare administration and counseling, as well as studying organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Program courses include: social welfare policy, case work planning, social counseling and intervention strategies, and administrative procedures and regulations. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Amarillo College (Alvin)

3110 Mustang Rd, Alvin, TX

Amarillo College in West Texas has something for everyone, no matter what type of student you might be. With affordable tuition, a sleuth of student resources and six campuses across three Texas Counties; any student within the area would be hard-pressed to ignore all the benefits.

AC offers prospective students over 140 degrees and certificates combined. AC also provides weekend classes, distance learning for both working students, and students wishing to continue their education. Amarillo College is well known for its Career and Technical certifications and programs, with specialized training in fields such as; Aerospace manufacturing, aviation maintenance, and Machining technology, just to name a few.

There are currently over 11,000 students enrolled at AC, however, this spans across several campuses. Tuition costs are very affordable at AC, with in-state students paying just under $1000 per year. Out of state students can expect to pay over $2000 per year. Financial aid is available for students in need, along with many scholarship options and other loan types.

Students looking to get social both on campus and off will enjoy the many clubs and student activities offered throughout AC. Around town students can enjoy special events that include block parties and a city fair during the fall. In the spring and summer, many will enjoy the two amusement parks close by.

Amarillo College provides for every kind of student, no matter if you want to attend full-time, part-time, online or upgrade special skills. For more information about Amarillo College, please visit their website.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Amarillo College offers an associate's degree program in social work.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Social and Community Service Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, social and community service managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 9.5% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 690
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.94
  • Average Annual Salary: $78920

Marriage and Family Therapists

Description

Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective, or behavioral, within the context of marriage and family systems. Apply psychotherapeutic and family systems theories and techniques in the delivery of services to individuals, couples, and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed nervous and mental disorders.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, marriage and family therapists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 140
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $50520

Counselors, All Other

Description

All counselors not listed separately.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, counselors, all other employment is expected to grow at a rate of 11.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.29
  • Average Annual Salary: $62990

Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Description

Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, child, family, and school social workers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.50
  • Average Annual Salary: $42650

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).