Social Work Schools
In Durham, North Carolina
Social Work faculty can choose to work at only one social work school in Durham. The graphs, statistics and analysis below outline the current state and the future direction of academia in social work in the city of Durham, which encompasses social work training at the following levels:
- Bachelors degree in Social Work
- Masters degree in Social Work
Statistics
Professional Trends
Durham Vs. North Carolina Social Work Employment
| Durham | 1,840 |
| North Carolina | 19,170 |
Of the 19,170 social workers employed in North Carolina, 1,840 work in Durham. The number of social workers in Durham has grown by 102% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Durham has also increased.
Durham Vs. North Carolina Social Work employment growth
| 16,420 | 16,560 | 17,930 | 18,910 | 19,170 |
| 910 | 1,030 | 1,300 | 1,700 | 1,840 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: North Carolina
- Dark Yellow: Durham
Social Work VS. All professions salaries in Durham
| $41,410 | $43,883 | $45,468 | $47,158 | $48,098 |
| $45,170 | $46,540 | $48,830 | $50,480 | $53,220 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Social Work in Durham
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Durham
In Durham, salaries for social workers have increased. In 2010 social workers in Durham reportedly earned an average salary of $48,098 per year. Four years earlier in 2006, social workers in Durham made an average salary of $41,410 per year. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Durham.
Salary percentiles for Social workers in Durham
10th percentile |
$33,430 |
25th percentile |
$38,825 |
50th percentile |
$48,168 |
75th percentile |
$55,280 |
90th percentile |
$66,475 |
Durham social workers earn a median yearly salary of $48,168. The 10% of social workers in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $33,430 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 99% higher salaries.
Average Salaries for Social workers and related professions in Durham
Human Resources |
$35,570 |
Human Services |
$44,052 |
Social Work |
$48,098 |
Public Health |
$67,393 |
Public Administration |
$143,520 |
On average social worker salaries in Durham are lower than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.
Educational Trends
Social Work schools in Durham
There is only one accredited social work school in the city. Many of Durham's social workers are graduates of this school.
Social Work Programs Offered In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
1 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in social work offered by Durham's social work schools.
Student Completed Social Work Degrees In Durham
associate |
0 |
bachelor |
16 |
master |
26 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 42 |
Approximately 42 students completed social work courses in 2010.