Social Work Degree

The social work program at Del Mar 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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Del Mar College

1845 E Northgate Drive, Irving, TX

Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas has been in the business of educating for over 75 years. DMC is one of the largest institutions for higher learning in South Texas and offers a variety of academic programs that goes above and beyond to meet the broad range of career goals set forth by its students. Del Mar College offers degrees in Associate of Arts, in Applied Science, and over 100 certifications. By choosing Del Mar College, students are almost guaranteed to find a degree suited to their career goals.

Students can pursue careers in Allied Health, Art and Drama, Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Engineering and several more. There is no shortage of clubs, associations or student activities at Del Mar College – honorary clubs like Phi Theta Kappa, Student Government Association, Biology and Health Sciences; and Occupational Therapy clubs are only just a few of the many clubs offered at Del Mar College.

DMC is a commuter college and offers students two main campuses to pursue their areas of study. The main campus in Corpus Christi and the Calallen area both provide credited and continuing education courses. DMC also has agreements with a several four-year institutions within the state of Texas.

Del Mar offers an affordable rate for their students, along with a wide range of options for financial aid – this includes loans, grants, employment and work study. The cost to attend is $333 for 3 semester hours for district residents, $483 for out of district, and $594 for out of state residents.

For more information on Del Mar College, please visit the official DMC website. 

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Del Mar 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $81370
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $71080

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $39990
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $45260

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $66290
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $59520

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $44360
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $40500

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