Social Work Degree

The social work program at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer social work degrees.

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Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

1815 Metropolitan St, Pittsburgh, PA

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is a public institution located in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and provides a large number of degree programs for students. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has an annual student enrollment of around 10,000.

Areas of study available at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania include but are not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores between 910 - 1100 for the SAT exam and within the range of 19 - 24 for the ACT exam is typical among students accepted to this school. BU has an acceptance rate of about 72% of which only 24% decided to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Tuition & fees at BU vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs close to $8,900 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $19,000 for the year. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $4,900 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements.

This school offers several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division II)

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

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $68050

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 270
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $42490

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.45
  • Average Annual Salary: $42530

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

• Pittsburgh, PA
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.24
  • Average Annual Salary: $40030

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