Social Work Degree

The social work program at University of Washington – Tacoma Campus 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 Washington colleges that offer social work degrees.

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University of Washington – Tacoma Campus

Also known as UWT, UW-T, UW-Tacoma

18115 Campus Way NE, Bothell, WA

University of Washington - Tacoma Campus is a public university that has a large number of programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Tacoma, Washington, in a predominantly urban area. Over three thousand students enroll at UWT yearly.

Students can pick from several areas of study, including:

• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Education
• Computer
• Nursing
• Accounting

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions committee. Students may submit either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to University of Washington - Tacoma Campus. A score in a range of 1320 to 1680 on the SAT, or 18 to 23 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of 77% of which only 37% chose to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found at tacoma.washington.edu.

The tuition at University of Washington - Tacoma Campus varies based on the state of residence of the student. In-state residents pay close to $11,000 per year and out-of-state residents are charged $31,000 annually. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $8,200 each year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible in the form of grants and loans.

Contact information, admission forms, areas of study, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.tacoma.washington.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Washington – Tacoma Campus 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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $72530
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 320
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.56
  • Average Annual Salary: $67730

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 100
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $43150
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $61030

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 210
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.48
  • Average Annual Salary: $48830

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

• Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $22.96
  • Average Annual Salary: $47760
• Tacoma-Lakewood, WA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 580
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $55860

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