Social Work Degree

The social work program at Saint Edward’s University 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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Saint Edward’s University

12800 Abrams Rd., Dallas, TX

Saint Edward's University is a nonprofit private institution located in Austin, Texas and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Saint Edward's University has an annual student enrollment of around five thousand.

Students may pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may submit either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score within the range of 1510 to 1820 on the SAT, or 22 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. This school accepts roughly 60 percent of students applying annually. Of those students admitted, about 32 percent of students attended the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $32,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's tuition calculator to identify their cost of attendance. The cost of on-campus housing is approximately $6,400 for the year. Students enrolled at Saint Edward's University may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Saint Edward's University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Available sports offered may include the following:

• Baseball (NCAA Division II)
• Basketball (NCAA Division II)
• Golf (NCAA Division II)

Students who would like to get more about this school may check out their website at http://www.stedwards.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Social Work Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Saint Edward’s University 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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 610
  • Average Hourly Rate: $39.12
  • Average Annual Salary: $81370
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 260
  • Average Hourly Rate: $34.18
  • Average Annual Salary: $71080

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.23
  • Average Annual Salary: $39990
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 180
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $45260

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 990
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $66290
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 400
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.61
  • Average Annual Salary: $59520

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

• Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $44360
• Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.47
  • Average Annual Salary: $40500

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