Social Work Degree

The social work program at Lancaster Bible College 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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Lancaster Bible College

High St, Easton, PA

Lancaster Bible College is a place of learning located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This school provides a variety of excellent programs for its potential students. Enrollment at Lancaster Bible College exceeds 1,100 annually. Lancaster Bible College offers several great programs to pick from. A list of the more popular programs being offered for individuals are:

• Biblical Studies
• Theology and Religious Vocations
• Elementary Education
• Mental Health Counseling

The admissions process would begin with the submission of an application, transcripts and any standardized tests, which are then evaluated by admissions officials. An ACT or SAT exam is required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 880 - 1100 on the SAT and in a range of 19 - 23 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to Lancaster Bible College.

Lancaster Bible College also offers services for students such as career guidance for students in need of help, job placement options, and flexible courses for those with difficult working schedules.

The cost of tuition at this school is close to $20,000 for undergraduate students and $10,000 for graduate programs, but may change yearly. Students are asked to visit the school's net price calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Living accommodations are offered for students, which costs approximately $3,600 each year. Financial aid may be offered to potential students that meet the necessary requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education has accredited the education provided by Lancaster Bible College for over two straight years. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit lbc.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lancaster Bible College 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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 310
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.17
  • Average Annual Salary: $64840

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 110
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $63960

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.67
  • Average Annual Salary: $34660

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

• Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
  • Total Employment: 920
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $45010

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