Social Work Degree

The social work program at Our Lady of the Lake University – San Antonio 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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Our Lady of the Lake University – San Antonio (OLLU)

6125 Southwest Loop 820, Suite 128, Fort Worth, TX

Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in San Antonio, Texas, it resides in an urban setting for students to study in. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 2,800 students are enrolled yearly at Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio.

Areas of study offered at Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Public Administration And Social Services

Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to this school have an SAT score between 820 to 1020, or an ACT score within the range of 16 to 21. This school has an acceptance rate of around 55 percent of which only 23 percent chose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at ollusa.edu.

The cost of tuition is around $25,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's tuition calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $4,600 annually. This school may offer financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Our Lady of the Lake University - San Antonio through the NAIA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NAIA Division I)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
• Golf (NAIA Division I)
• Soccer (NAIA Division I)
• Softball (NAIA Division I)

Students may visit the school's http://www.ollusa.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. OLLU has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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).