Social Work Degree

The social work program at The University of Texas – Pan American 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.

The University of Texas – Pan American

411 SW 24th St., San Antonio, TX

The University of Texas - Pan American is a public institution located in Edinburg, TX and provides a large number of program options for students. UT-Pan American has an annual student enrollment of nearly nineteen thousand.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology
• Security And Protective Services

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, records, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to The University of Texas - Pan American. A score in a range of 1240 - 1570 on the SAT, or 17 - 21 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. UT-Pan American has an acceptance rate of 70 percent of which only 56 percent chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at utpa.edu.

Tuition & fees at UT-Pan American are different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state tuition costs around $5,500 per year with out-of-state tuition costing $14,000 annually. Housing is available for students, and generally costs approximately $3,700 for the year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Athletic programs are available at The University of Texas - Pan American through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.utpa.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. The University of Texas – Pan American has offered the following degree 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

• 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).