Social Work Degree

The social work program at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin 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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The University of Texas of the Permian Basin

Also known as UT Permian Basin

1000 W. Court St, Seguin, TX

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, a public institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Odessa, TX, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly four thousand students enroll at UT Permian Basin per year.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Family And Consumer Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Recreation And Fitness Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at The University of Texas of the Permian Basin. A score in a range of 890 - 1120 on the SAT, or 19 - 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. Approximately 80 percent of all students that applied were admitted at this school, with 53 percent of those admitted choosing to attend.  More information on admissions can be found at ss.utpb.edu.

The tuition at UT Permian Basin varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay around $5,600 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $14,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs around $4,600 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin offers a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Soccer (NCAA Division II)
• Softball (NCAA Division II)

Students should visit the school's portal today at utpb.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. UT Permian Basin 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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $37.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $78290

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.95
  • Average Annual Salary: $45660

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 290
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $55660

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

• San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.79
  • Average Annual Salary: $41160

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