Social Work Degree

The social work program at Kuyper 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 Michigan colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Kuyper College

Also known as Michigan College Of Beauty

5620 Dixie Hwy, Waterford, MI

Kuyper College is a nonprofit private college that has a large selection of degrees available for students to choose from. The school is located in Grand Rapids, MI, in a predominantly suburban area. The Protestant (Other) affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. The school enrolls 340 students per year, allowing for a more personalized education.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Kuyper College offers:

• Public Administration And Social Services
• Theology And Religious Vocations
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Business And Marketing Studies

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to Kuyper College score in-between 20 to 25 on the ACT exam. This school has an admissions rate of around 55 percent of which only 30 percent decided to enroll.  More information regarding admissions can be gathered via their primary portal or by simply requesting information via our portal.

The cost of tuition is approximately $19,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students who wish to view more about Kuyper College can visit their website at kuyper.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Michigan College Of Beauty offers a bachelor'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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 820
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $68180

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.49
  • Average Annual Salary: $40550

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.85
  • Average Annual Salary: $35040

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

• Detroit-Dearborn-Livonia, MI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.90
  • Average Annual Salary: $45560

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