Social Work Schools In Connecticut
Social Work classes faculty can choose to work at one of 12 accredited social work schools in Connecticut. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of social work and social work training in Connecticut, which includes social work training at the following levels:
- Social Work Certificate
- Associates degree in Social Work
- Bachelors degree in Social Work
- Masters degree in Social Work
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Professional Trends
Connecticut Vs. National Social Work Employment
| Connecticut | 10,360 |
| National | 609,060 |
Of all of the social workers in the country, nearly 2% are in the state of Connecticut.
Employment Growth for Social workers In Connecticut
| 10,180 | 10,120 | 10,040 | 9,950 | 10,360 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Yellow: Actual Values
In Connecticut, the field of social work is growing. In 2010 there were 180 more social workers working in Connecticut than there were in 2006. This represents a 2% growth in the field. This growth is slower than the national trend for social workers which shows a 10% increase in the number of social workers working around the nation.
Social Work VS. All Professions salaries in Connecticut
| $51,573 | $53,313 | $55,358 | $55,895 | $56,880 |
| $49,084 | $50,735 | $51,943 | $53,614 | $54,947 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
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- Light Blue: Social Work
- Dark Yellow: All Professions
In Connecticut, as the number of social workers is growing, the salaries earned by social workers are increasing. The mean salary for social workers in 2006 was $51,573 per year. And in 2010 the mean salary was $56,880 per year.
Salary percentiles for Social workers in Connecticut
10th percentile |
$32,255 |
25th percentile |
$42,288 |
50th percentile |
$56,050 |
75th percentile |
$71,715 |
90th percentile |
$83,210 |
Thus, there was a 9% growth in social workers' salaries. This growth is mirrored by state trends for all professionals. Within the field of social work, there is a huge variation in pay, with the highest paid social workers earning 158% more money than those in the bottom 10% of the pay bracket in Connecticut state.
Average Salaries for Social workers and related professions in Connecticut
Human Resources |
$73,290 |
Human Services |
$48,378 |
Public Administration |
$98,385 |
Public Health |
$74,820 |
Social Work |
$56,880 |
In Connecticut, social workers make, on average, less than their counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Social Work programs available for each degree type for all schools in Connecticut
associate |
2 |
bachelor |
9 |
master |
2 |
doctor |
1 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 17 |
The number of students graduating from the 12 accredited social work schools in Connecticut is decreasing. In 2006 there were 447 social work graduates from social work courses in Connecticut and in 2010 there were 273 graduates.
There was a decrease in the number of social work school degree or certificate graduates in Connecticut by 39%. 53% of these graduates received a bachelor's degree in social work.